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Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?

The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.

* Traders have been placing large bets before major announcements by US President Donald Trump.
* Several big bets were made shortly before Trump's market-moving statements on Iran.
* The IMF warns that war and soaring energy prices could hit the global economy.
* Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.
* The US blockade of Iranian ports will limit oil exports, which could further destabilize the region.
* Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran after 21 hours of negotiations.
* The US and Iran are searching for a missing American crew member after a US warplane was shot down over Iran.
* The president warned that if a deal is not reached on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, there could be consequences.
* Countries reliant on the Strait of Hormuz have been called upon to "build up the courage" to secure it.