#Iran

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• Crypto & Markets

  Traders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed bets on the Iran war. What is going on?

  Summary: Suspicious wagers on the US-Israel war in Iran are creating huge windfalls and raising concerns among lawmakers Sixteen bets made $100,000 each accurately predicting the timing of the US airstrikes against Iran on 27 February. Background Later, a single user would make over $550,000 after betting that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would topple, just moments before his assassination by Israeli forces.

  Elena Vasquez · 4/18/2026

• World

  Air Canada temporarily suspends some flights to New York and other locations

  Summary: Separately, Spirit Airlines reportedly seeks emergency US government funds as Iran war keeps aviation fuel costs high Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Air Canada has outlined a temporary suspension of flights from Toronto and Montreal to New York’s John F Kennedy airport, citing rising fuel prices. Background The move comes amid growing concerns that airlines worldwide may scale back services as aviation fuel costs climb in the wake of the US

  Amira Hassan · 4/18/2026