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Al-Houthi criticizes US demands, complicating Iran peace deal talks

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 16, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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Abdul Malik al-Houthi slammed U.S. demands in Iran negotiations as “unreasonable,” and the odds of a US-Iran permanent peace deal by April 22, 2026, dropped to 15.5% YES, down from 26% yesterday.

The April 22 market saw its largest move, an 8-point decline at 3:32 PM, as traders priced in skepticism about a near-term deal. The April 30 market moved in the opposite direction, rising to 37% from 32% a day ago. Traders appear to be pushing their timeline expectations back rather than abandoning the deal thesis entirely.

The Iranian Demands Trump Agreement market sits at 36% YES, barely changed from 37% yesterday. This market is thin: $319 moves the price 5 points, meaning one large trade could shift odds substantially.

Volume across the peace deal markets hit $621,940 in actual USDC traded over the last 24 hours. The April 22 sub-market requires $20,476 to move it 5 points, making it the deepest and most actively traded of the group. The 8-point single-move drop was the day’s sharpest signal against an imminent resolution.

Al-Houthi is a direct Iranian ally, and his public rejection of U.S. terms makes the already narrow path to a deal by April 22 harder to imagine. At 15.5% YES, a share costs 16¢ and pays $1 if resolved, a 6.25x return. But that requires believing in a breakthrough within 6 days.

Watch for official statements from the US or Iran confirming shifts in negotiation positions. A surprise announcement from the Islamabad talks or a change in tone from Trump could move these markets fast.

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What Will The Us Agree To
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 36% Trade →
Us X Iran Permanent Peace Deal
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 22, 2026 15.5% Trade →
April 30, 2026 37% Trade →
May 31, 2026 61.5% Trade →
June 30, 2026 69.5% Trade →
Iran Agrees To Surrender Enriched Uranium Stockpile
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 30, 2026 16.6% Trade →
December 31, 2026 65.5% Trade →
June 30, 2026 43.5% Trade →
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