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Trump’s announcement of a US-Iran joint excavation to retrieve enriched uranium has moved prediction markets. Odds for the US obtaining Iranian enriched uranium by May 31 sit at 27.5% YES.
The price slipped from 20% YES 24 hours ago, a modest decline. The market saw a 2-point spike at 3:07 AM, likely driven by traders reacting to the possibility of US access to Iranian uranium. With 45 days left until resolution, the US Obtains Iranian Enriched Uranium by May 31 contract has a face value of $174,248/day, with $35,523 in actual USDC traded.
Market depth is $32,541 to move the price 5 percentage points, a reasonable level of liquidity. The largest move in the past day was the 2-point spike, showing some trader engagement but no major shift in sentiment.
The announcement marks a real change in the US-Iran dynamic, but skepticism is warranted given how often previous diplomatic efforts between the two countries have stalled. At 27.5¢, a YES share pays 5.13x if the contract resolves positively. The 45-day window is tight for a joint excavation operation that would require IAEA coordination, physical site access, and uranium transport logistics.
Watch for official statements from the IAEA or Pentagon, as these could move odds sharply. Any confirmation of excavation progress or uranium recovery would likely drive significant price action.
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