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Iran warns US, Gulf countries amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 18, 2026 · 1 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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A member of Iran’s National Security Commission warned the United States and Persian Gulf countries about Iran’s “resolve” in the Strait of Hormuz. The likelihood of a diplomatic meeting with Iran by April 30 dropped to 13%, down from 22% yesterday.

The warning pushed odds on the Trump meeting with Iran market down 9 points in 24 hours, with 12 days left until the April 30 deadline. A YES share at 13¢ pays $1 if it resolves, a 7.7x return.

Trading volumes show how thin this market is. Face value traded is $26,572 per day, but actual USDC traded is just $5,026, with only $283 needed to move the market by 5 points. The largest move in the past day was a 6-point spike at 7:32 PM, which shows how easily a single large order can shift the price.

Iran’s warning signals a more confrontational posture, and the 12-day window is short. Traders buying YES at current prices are betting on a dramatic de-escalation that the Strait of Hormuz rhetoric makes hard to imagine.

Watch for official statements from the White House, State Department, or Iranian state media on any shift in diplomatic posture. Any indication of resumed talks could move this thin market quickly.

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