Rising tensions between Israel and Iran, together with fresh threats from Donald Trump, have pushed the prediction-market odds of a 2026 US-Iran deal down to 28.5%. Iran’s move to stall talks over the Strait of Hormuz has piled more pressure on Washington.
Prediction markets now price the chance of a US-Iran deal that includes reconstruction funding for Iran in 2026 at 28.5% YES. The figure has slipped from 30% over the past 24 hours. Trump has threatened action against Iran, while Western intelligence suggests Tehran might preemptively strike Israel.
For its part, Israel remains a non-participant in the active conflict but sits on standby, preparing for scenarios that could change its stance. Current intelligence points to a heightened risk of conflict, which the market reads as reducing the likelihood of a peaceful resolution.
Trump hardens his stance
Trump has said Iran harbors “evil intentions” and vowed to block its path to nuclear weapons. Yet there is no public evidence that Iran is currently building a nuclear weapon, and his remarks instead point to a potentially hardening US position. As a result, traders see less room for a deal that carries favorable terms for Tehran.
Iran leans on the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has reportedly delayed negotiations with the US over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint, to pressure Trump while talks stall. Political analysts suggest Tehran may be trying to sway the US midterm elections by prolonging the conflict and raising domestic costs for Trump. Prediction markets put the odds of the strait’s traffic normalizing by August 31 at 11.5% YES.
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