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US Diplomats Cautioned Over Event-Based Trading Amid Iran Talks
(MENAFN) US diplomatic staff have reportedly been instructed to avoid using confidential government information for financial wagers linked to developments in negotiations involving Iran, according to reports.
The State Department has circulated an internal memo reminding personnel that exploiting non-public official information for personal financial gain constitutes a serious violation of conduct rules and will not be tolerated. The guidance reportedly referenced online prediction-style platforms where users can place bets on global political and economic outcomes.
The warning follows increasing scrutiny over unusual trading patterns and highly accurate wagers tied to geopolitical events in the Middle East. Officials are concerned that sensitive information could be improperly used to influence financial positions connected to international negotiations.
The advisory also comes shortly after a separate case involving a US military personnel accused of using classified information to profit from wagers related to a foreign political event. That individual has denied wrongdoing.
At the same time, event-based trading platforms have come under broader investigation due to claims that some users have earned large profits from correctly anticipating major geopolitical developments, including military actions and ceasefire-related announcements.
Reports also indicate that similar concerns have extended into traditional financial markets, where unusually timed oil trades have drawn regulatory attention. In some cases, large positions were reportedly placed shortly before major market-moving news related to US-Iran developments, leading authorities to review potential irregularities.
US financial regulators and law enforcement agencies are reportedly examining multiple large-scale trades linked to sudden price movements in energy markets, as part of a wider effort to determine whether any non-public information may have been improperly used.
Overall, the situation has raised concerns within US institutions about the risks posed by the growing intersection of geopolitical events, financial speculation, and access to sensitive information.
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