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Iran rules out US meetings in Pakistan or Oman, dampening diplomatic hopes

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 25, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will not meet US officials in Pakistan or Oman, according to Iran’s deputy parliamentary speaker. The Polymarket contract for a next US-Iran diplomatic meeting on April 24 sits at 0% YES.

Market reaction

The April 24 contract trades at 0%. The April 25 contract is also at 0%. The April 26 market holds a slim 1% YES, meaning traders see almost no chance of a last-minute meeting.

Why it matters

The June 30 “no qualifying diplomatic meeting” market has ticked up to 11% YES. Traders are growing more skeptical about any diplomatic progress by mid-year. With Iran refusing direct talks, expectations for a nuclear deal by April 30 have dropped to 4% YES.

Trading dynamics

The diplomatic meeting markets are thin. It takes just $3 to move the April 26 market 5 percentage points, a sign of low liquidity and low conviction. The nuclear deal market is sturdier, requiring $1,550 for a comparable move, which reflects broader trader interest.

What to watch

Araghchi’s statement and the absence of planned direct talks make a quick resolution unlikely. YES shares in the nuclear deal by April 30 are priced at 4¢, offering a potential 25x return if a deal somehow materializes in the next six days. Watch for any US or Iranian announcements suggesting renewed engagement, changes in nuclear program posture, or new mediator involvement.

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Next Us X Iran Diplomatic Meeting On
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 24 0.1% Trade →
April 25 0.1% Trade →
April 26 0.8% Trade →
Where Will The Next Us Iran Diplomatic Meeting Happen 455
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
June 30, 2026 10.9% Trade →
Us Iran Nuclear Deal April 30
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 30 4.2% Trade →
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