Are US officials insider trading on the Iran war? | MEE Explains

Описание: The Iran war has provided plenty of opportunities for profit - from betting on outcomes via Polymarket to trading on a volatile market.

Recent analysis shows traders placed $580 million in oil bets shortly before US President Trump announced talks with Iran and a halt to strikes on energy infrastructure in the coming week.

The news has sparked outrage at suspected insider trading.

So, how widespread is the problem? And is anyone doing anything to stop it?

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