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US ramps up pressure on Iran with Operation Economic Fury

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 26, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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The U.S. has expanded its pressure campaign against Iran with Operation Economic Fury, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The market for Trump agreeing to Iranian oil sanction relief in April is at 5.5% YES, down from 14% yesterday.

Market reaction

Operation Economic Fury signals a harder U.S. stance, making sanction relief less likely. The Iranian oil sanction relief market is now at 5.5% YES. The largest move was an 8-point spike at 12:08 PM yesterday, but it has since settled lower. The uranium enrichment agreement market sits at 3.2% YES, down from 6% yesterday. Traders are pricing in no quick resolution on nuclear issues.

Why it matters

The volume behind these movements tells the story. The Iranian oil sanction relief market has $1,944 in daily USDC volume, with high price sensitivity: just $119 moves it 5 points. The uranium enrichment market’s depth is $2,529 to move 5 points, indicating thicker order books. Both markets have shifted sharply from optimism toward skepticism about any near-term diplomatic deal.

The numbers spell out the shift clearly: oil sanction relief odds have fallen from 62% a week ago to 5.5% today. The U.S. is leaning on economic pressure rather than concessions, and traders have repriced accordingly. A YES share at 5.5¢ offers a 18.18x return if resolved YES, but the scenario for that payoff looks increasingly remote.

What to watch

Keep an eye on Islamabad negotiations and any statements from Trump or Iranian officials. A breakthrough or major concession announcement could move these thin markets fast.

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What Will The Us Agree To
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 5.5% Trade →
Iran Agrees To End Enrichment Of Uranium April 30
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 30 3.2% Trade →
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