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Antalya Quartet backs Pakistan’s mediation in US-Iran talks

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 18, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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The Antalya Quartet has endorsed Pakistan’s mediation efforts between the US and Iran, but the market for a US-Iran diplomatic meeting by June 30 sits at just 2% YES.

Market reaction

The endorsement has barely moved the US-Iran Diplomatic Meeting Locations market. Traders are pricing in very little chance of a qualifying meeting before the deadline. Odds for meetings in specific locations like Oman or UAE remain similarly low.

The more active market is Iran Uranium Enrichment Agreement, where YES shares are at 43.8%, up from 35% yesterday. China’s readiness to receive enriched uranium from Iran pushed this market higher, as it points toward a potential reduction in Iran’s nuclear stockpile. With 14 days until resolution, traders are increasingly betting on an agreement to end enrichment by April 30.

Why it matters

The diplomatic meeting market is thin: $104 in daily USDC volume. It would take just $408 to move the price 5 percentage points, meaning a single large trade could swing the odds significantly. The uranium enrichment market, by contrast, trades $23,824 daily, showing much stronger conviction.

What to watch

The Antalya Quartet endorsement doesn’t guarantee any near-term progress. For contrarian bettors, YES in the meeting market at 2¢ offers a potential 50x return. Watch for announcements from the Pakistani government or confirmations of new talks scheduled in neutral locations like Oman or Geneva. Either could move this market fast.

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