US tells UN: US was informed of Israeli strikes ahead of time, but was not militarily involved

US tells UN: US was informed of Israeli strikes ahead of time, but was not militarily involved

The United States has confirmed that it was informed of Israel's pre-emptive strikes on Iran ahead of time, but it was not militarily involved in the operation. The announcement comes as the situation between Israel and Iran remains fluid, with significant implications for both traditional and digital asset markets.

On June 12, 2025, the Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes against Iran, targeting the country's nuclear program and military capabilities. The strikes, which included attacks on the capital, Tehran, resulted in the death of Maj. Gen. Hossein Salami, the head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the goal of the operation was to damage Iran's nuclear infrastructure, ballistic missile factories, and military capabilities [3].

Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that the United States was not involved in the strikes. He noted that Israel had advised the U.S. that the action was necessary for its self-defense. The U.S. administration has distanced itself from Israel's choice to strike Iran, emphasizing that it is not involved in the strikes and that its top priority is protecting American forces in the region [2].

The U.S. administration has taken steps to mitigate risks to Americans and U.S. infrastructure in the region. This includes the voluntary departure of nonessential employees and military families from the U.S. Central Command area of operations. Additionally, the administration has ordered embassies within striking distance of Iran's missiles, aircraft, and other assets to assess danger and implement measures to mitigate risks [2].

The geopolitical escalation between Israel and Iran has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency markets, resulting in a staggering $1 billion liquidation within a single day. According to Coinglass data, the majority of these liquidations occurred in the last hour, underscoring the rapid market reaction to the conflict [1]. Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, dropped from $108,000 to $103,500, marking a decline of over 4%. However, the impact was more severe on altcoins, with tokens like Pi Network experiencing a 16% drop within an hour, and Solana and Cardano each falling approximately 5% [1].

The unfolding situation between Israel and Iran remains fluid, with significant implications for both traditional and digital asset markets. The immediate reaction has been a sharp sell-off, but the medium to long-term impact will depend on the conflict's trajectory and corresponding economic policies. Investors and analysts alike are closely monitoring oil price movements, inflation data, and central bank responses, as these factors will heavily influence crypto market sentiment [1].

References:
[1] https://en.coinotag.com/bitcoin-faces-potential-decline-amid-1-billion-crypto-liquidation-following-israel-iran-conflict-reports/
[2] https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/israel-airstrikes-iran/3935150/?os=icxa75gdubbewzke8c&ref=app
[3] https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/12/israel-attacks-iran-tehran-explosions/