Associates of U.S. President Donald Trump face scrutiny over possible insider trading on financial markets. At the same time, Trump has intensified his rhetoric on Iran, issuing sharp threats and outlining tough conditions for a potential deal.
Esquire reported suspicious trading activity based on analytical data, while Trump published his statements on Truth Social.
Insider suspicions: traders profit ahead of announcements
Journalists identified unusual trades that appeared before Trump’s public statements. Asset prices began to shift minutes or even hours ahead of official announcements, suggesting possible use of non-public information.
Among the most notable cases:
- traders placed bets on falling oil prices 47 minutes before Trump announced the end of the Iran conflict;
- large transactions occurred 14 minutes before posts about talks with Tehran;
- stock markets surged 18 minutes before the announcement of a tariff “pause.”
After Trump declared the end of the conflict with Iran, oil prices dropped by 25%, generating significant profits for those who positioned themselves in advance. Analysts point to either information leaks or highly accurate anticipation of presidential decisions.
Tough stance on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz
At the same time, Trump delivered a series of hardline statements about Iran. He argued that Tehran has no interest in blocking the Strait of Hormuz due to economic losses:
“Iran does not want the Strait of Hormuz closed… they lose $500 million a day.”
At the same time, the US president put forward a tough condition for the agreements:
“There will never be a deal with Iran unless we destroy the rest of their country, including their leadership!”
In other remarks, he hinted at possible new strikes and emphasized financial pressure as a tool to force Tehran into concessions.
Context
The United States recently imposed a full blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and began intercepting civilian vessels that paid what Washington described as illegal fees to Tehran.
Earlier, The Ukrainian Review reported that talks between the United States and Iran ended without results. Disagreements over Iran’s nuclear program remained the key sticking point during a meeting in Pakistan.
