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Iran’s Pezeshkian urges diplomacy as US-Iran ceasefire odds fall

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 20, 2026 · 1 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for diplomacy over war amid the 2026 Iran conflict. Odds for a US-Iran ceasefire by April 30 are at 37.5% YES, down from 59% yesterday.

Pezeshkian’s comments moved the US-Iran diplomatic meeting market. The odds of no meeting by June 30 rose to 3.7% YES, up from 2% yesterday, with 73 days left until the deadline. At this low probability, any sign of scheduled talks could push these odds lower still.

The ceasefire market dropped sharply after Pezeshkian’s statement, falling from 59% to 37.5% YES. Traders appear skeptical about immediate progress, likely because proxy attacks continue despite the ceasefire. The market trades $162,660 daily in face value with $80,435 in actual USDC. Order book depth sits at $1,566, meaning a single large order could move the price significantly.

Pezeshkian’s statement doesn’t resolve the conflict on its own, but it opens pathways for broader negotiations. A YES share at 34.5¢ pays $1 if a ceasefire is announced by April 30, a 2.63x return. Traders betting on diplomacy should watch for intermediary movements or new talks in neutral locations like Oman or Vienna.

Monitor for updates from CENTCOM or diplomatic moves by intermediaries like Oman or Qatar. Scheduled talks or softened US rhetoric would be the clearest catalysts.

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