Iran opens Hormuz to non‑hostile ships; Bitcoin tops $70,000 on de‑escalation signal

Iran told the International Maritime Organization that non‑hostile ships can pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin reclaimed $70,000 on the headline (NYT).

Markets flipped through conflicting updates. A viral post claimed Donald Trump announced a five‑day truce for talks (Twitter). Reports pointed to possible peace talks that Tehran denied (Al Jazeera live blog).

Washington’s 15‑point offer moved prices as details leaked via a regional channel (Fox News live).

• Pakistan’s army chief Syed Asim Munir delivered the message as go‑between (Fox News live).
• The plan seeks shutdowns at Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow nuclear sites (Fox News live).
• Iran halts further uranium enrichment and transfers stockpiles to the IAEA (Fox News live).
• The US lifts active sanctions with a written guarantee against reimposition (Fox News live).
• US support for civilian nuclear power development is included (Fox News live).

Oil eased on the de‑escalation signal, improving risk appetite for speculative assets (TradingEconomics).

Tehran’s denial keeps the tape headline‑driven. Bitcoin holds above $70,000 while traders track every statement out of Iran (Al Jazeera live blog; NYT).