According to SoSoValue data, the cryptocurrency market experienced a broad decline. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 1.19%, dropping below $77,000; Ethereum (ETH) fell 2.71%, dropping below the $2,200 mark. Only the DeFi and SocialFi sectors showed relative strength, rising 1.18% and 2.40% over the past 24 hours respectively. Within the DeFi sector, Block Street (BSB) surged 42.25%, and Hyperliquid (HYPE) rose 10.51%. In the SocialFi sector, Toncoin (TON) increased by 4.12%.

All other sectors recorded declines: The CeFi sector fell 1.17% in the past 24 hours, with Binance Coin (BNB) dropping 1.07%; the Layer1 sector fell 1.46%, though Zcash (ZEC) saw an intraday spike of 5.22%; the Layer2 sector fell 1.70%, with Optimism (OP) declining 3.18%; the PayFi sector fell 1.78%, but Telcoin (TEL) managed a gain of 1.55%; the Meme sector fell 1.94%, while Binance Life bucked the trend by rising 6.47%; the AI sector fell 7.91%, yet Billions Network (BILL) surged counter-trend by 14.06%.

Crypto sector indices reflecting historical sector trends show that the ssiSocialFi and ssiDeFi indices rose by 3.26% and 2.49% respectively, while the ssiAI index declined by 7.91%.

Odaily News: The head of Iran's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission announced that Iran is prepared with a mechanism to manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz along designated shipping routes, with relevant details to be released shortly. Under this process, only commercial vessels and parties cooperating with Iran will benefit. Necessary fees will be collected to cover the professional services provided under the mechanism. The passage will remain closed to operators of the "Freedom Plan." (Jinshi Data)

Odaily Planet Daily News A U.S. source said that the Pentagon is preparing to resume military operations against Iran, and the United States and Israel could resume military strikes against Iran as early as next week. The U.S. source stated that negotiations are currently at an impasse. According to reports, multiple U.S. officials have revealed that if the U.S. decides to resume military strikes against Iran, one option would be to carry out more intense bombing of Iranian military and infrastructure targets; another option would be to send special operations forces on the ground to seize Iran's nuclear materials. Hundreds of special operations forces personnel arrived in the Middle East in March. However, U.S. officials acknowledged that this option carries significant risks. In addition, since the ceasefire in early April, the U.S. has rearmed warships and warplanes in the region. (CCTV News)

According to Iranian media reports, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated at a press conference in New Delhi, India, on the 15th that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial vessels of friendly countries, and passage only requires coordination with the Iranian military. Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels, except those from hostile countries. He noted that vessels from other countries "only need to coordinate with the Iranian military" for passage. (Xinhua News Agency)

According to Odaily, on the evening of the 15th local time, a senior Israeli official stated that Israel is preparing to resume military operations against Iran, which may last "for days or even weeks." The official said: "The Americans understand that negotiations with Iran have made no progress." He added: "We are preparing for a battle that could last for days or even weeks, waiting for President Trump's final decision. We will know more within the next 24 hours." (CCTV News)

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright stated that the issue of the Strait of Hormuz now depends on Iran. When discussing UAE oil production capacity, he indicated that we will see other countries follow suit. (Jinshi)

Odaily: U.S. President Trump says we have achieved a complete victory in military operations against Iran. (Jin Shi)

Odaily Planet Daily News The two-day BRICS foreign ministers' meeting concluded today (May 15) in India. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated at a press conference that Iran is trying to maintain a ceasefire and give diplomacy a chance, but is also prepared to return to the battlefield. Araghchi said that the negotiations between Iran and the US aimed at ending the war remain stalled, and the mediation process by Pakistan has not yet failed but has encountered "difficulties" — Iran has "no trust" in the US and is only interested in negotiating with the US if it shows a serious attitude. Araghchi pointed out that the "contradictory messages" sent by the US have raised doubts in Iran about the US's true intentions for negotiation. (CCTV International News)

Odaily Planet Daily News: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi: We have received messages from the US indicating they wish to continue negotiations. (Jin Shi)

Odaily Planet Daily News: According to a report from the Islamic Republic News Agency on the 15th, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that Iran does not seek to develop nuclear weapons, and the Strait of Hormuz should be jointly managed by Iran and Oman. (Xinhua News Agency)

Odaily reported that US President Trump said he accepts Iran suspending its nuclear program for 20 years, but it must be a "genuine" commitment. (Jinshi)

Odaily reports: U.S. President Trump stated in an interview on Air Force One on the 15th that he was not in favor of a ceasefire with Iran and that the truce was "at the request of other countries." Trump said the US-Iran ceasefire was "at the request of other countries." "I was not in favor of it (the ceasefire) originally, but we did it as a favor to Pakistan, they are great people."

Trump also stated that Iran's proposal was "unacceptable." "If I don't like the first sentence, I'll just throw it away." "If they (Iran) possess any form of nuclear weapons, I won't read the rest." Trump also threatened to destroy Iran's infrastructure. "We can destroy their bridges and power facilities. In two days, we can paralyze the entire system." (CCTV News)