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Iran and US to hold new talks in Pakistan, WSJ reports

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 17, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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The Wall Street Journal reports that Iran and the US are expected to meet again in Pakistan, with the Polymarket ceasefire-by-April-22 contract at 5.5% YES.

The market for a US-Iran diplomatic meeting by June 30 sits at 2.1% YES, suggesting traders doubt formal talks will materialize. The peace deal by April 22 contract trades at 28.5% YES, up from 12% a week ago, and the ceasefire market has tracked alongside it.

Peace deal markets traded $698K in USDC over the past 24 hours. Moving the peace deal odds by 5 points requires over $16K in capital. The largest recent move was a 4-point gain in the April 22 peace deal market, which came immediately after the latest diplomatic reporting.

The Pakistan venue and the ceasefire deadline create a narrow window. With the April 22 date approaching, the probability of a concrete agreement remains low. At 5.5¢, a YES share on the ceasefire extension pays $1 if it resolves positively.

Official confirmation from the White House or Pakistani officials, particularly Field Marshal Asim Munir, would be the next catalyst. The presence of US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff at the talks would signal that the US is treating this round as substantive rather than procedural.

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Where Will The Next Us Iran Diplomatic Meeting Happen 455
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
June 30 2.3% Trade →
Us X Iran Permanent Peace Deal
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 22 28.5% Trade →
April 30 45.5% Trade →
May 31 66.5% Trade →
Us X Iran Ceasefire
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
June 30 74.5% Trade →
December 31 100% Trade →
Us X Iran Ceasefire Extended
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 21 5.5% Trade →
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