Iranian President: Israel is the only entity trying to pursue its interests by instigating a war
May 23 (local time): During a meeting with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Bajwa, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said Iran has proven in practice its compliance with the international legal framework.
Raisi stated, “We are only seeking to restore the legitimate and just rights of our country and our people. However, our history and experience from past negotiations with the Americans urge us to exercise the utmost caution and prudence.”
The Iranian leader added that the U.S. will not emerge victorious in this conflict, and regional nations—even the entire world—will suffer severe losses. He also noted that the Israeli regime is the only entity working to advance its regional interests by provoking war.
Pakistan’s Army Chief General Bajwa commented that the current negotiation process is progressing smoothly. “Israel’s interests are rooted in conflicts and divisions among Muslims in the region,” he said. “It holds deep animosity toward anyone striving to de-escalate con
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Iran will commit in the Memorandum of Understanding not to develop nuclear weapons but will request to retain limited uranium enrichment rights
On May 23, Saudi news outlet Al Hadath reported that Iran has proposed keeping its uranium enrichment level below 3.6% over the next 10 years and offered to cut its domestic stockpile of enriched uranium by more than 20%.
Iran has reaffirmed its commitment under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to refrain from developing nuclear weapons, and has requested to retain limited uranium enrichment rights in any future nuclear agreement.
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Analysis: Hyperliquid to Lead Next Meme Coin Rally with AI Token
Cryptocurrency trader Michael van de Poppe told CoinDesk in a May 23 interview that the crypto market’s risk appetite is climbing right now—and Hyperliquid’s strong performance, paired with a resurgence in AI-related crypto assets, could signal the start of the next altcoin season.
Van de Poppe noted HYPE recently hit a new all-time high, driven in part by the U.S. launch of Hyperliquid-linked ETFs plus European traders shifting their perpetual contract trading to the platform. He added that Hyperliquid’s expansion into tokenized stocks, commodities, and pre-IPO assets is accelerating the adoption of on-chain assets across the crypto space.
That said, he pointed out Solana is a more attractive long-term investment than Hyperliquid, thanks to its transition from a retail-led ecosystem to institutional-grade infrastructure.
When it comes to the AI race, Van de Poppe highlighted NEAR Protocol and Bittensor remain deeply undervalued, even as their ecosystems keep growing. Their valuatio
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Binance Denies WSJ's $850 Million Iran-Linked Transaction Allegation
On May 23, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that cryptocurrency exchange Binance processed roughly $850 million in transactions linked to an Iranian sanctions evasion ring over two years, with the funds ultimately flowing to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
In response, Binance CEO Richard Teng took to X to push back on the report, calling it “fundamentally inaccurate.” Teng emphasized Binance’s policy barring sanctioned entities from transacting on its platform, and noted that the suspicious activity in question occurred before the relevant parties were sanctioned by the U.S. government.
The WSJ’s piece identified Iranian businessman Babak Zanjani as the central figure in the alleged network, claiming Zanjani’s companies and associated accounts operated through a single device to build a covert payment system on Binance. The outlet also stated Binance’s internal compliance systems flagged unusual access from Tehran by the end of 2024, triggering multiple risk a
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The United States may announce Iran-related news in the coming days, as the Memorandum of Understanding is in the final stages of completion.
May 23, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei stated that after weeks of talks, "the views of both Iran and the U.S. are moving toward greater alignment," and the two sides are currently in the final stages of drafting a memorandum of understanding.
Separately, U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo confirmed that Iran negotiations have made some progress, adding that the U.S. could release announcements regarding Iran in the coming days.
Per monitoring by PolyBeats, the probability of "the U.S. and Iran reaching a permanent peace deal" by May 31 has climbed to 20% on prediction market Polymarket, while the figure rose to 53% for an agreement by June 30.
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