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Iran Ceasefire Polymarket June 18, 2026 Coverage disputes this

Iran Shipping Through Hormuz

Iran agrees to unrestricted shipping through Hormuz by June 30?

Polymarket prices this 93% no. The coverage disputes this.

Iran and the US have agreed to a peace deal, which may lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for commercial navigation. The deal has sparked caution among shipping companies, with some outlets reporting that Iran has struck ships in the strait as the deal signing looms. Traders put 93% on a 'no' agreement, which is an overwhelming favorite.

Market lensThe crowd's money on 'no' agreement is at 93%, which contradicts some outlets' reports that a deal is imminent.

Background

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for oil exports, and its reopening would have significant implications for global oil prices. The US and Iran have been negotiating a ceasefire deal, which includes provisions for the reopening of the strait.

What the coverage agrees on

  • Iran and the US have agreed to a peace deal
  • The deal includes provisions for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Where sources diverge

  • The timing of the deal signing
  • The implications of the deal for global oil prices

How outlets frame it

  • Oils & Fats International: cautious about resuming transit through Strait of Hormuz
  • IranOilGas: optimistic about the deal's impact on oil prices

What to watch

The deal signing and the subsequent reopening of the strait are expected to happen soon, with traders watching for any developments that could change the story, such as a shift in +10.5 pts.

The numbers behind this

Polymarket prices this 93% no.

24h +10.5 pts 7d +4.0 pts

$659K traded · $158K in the last day · $152K resting liquidity · $233K open interest

Resolves on: This market will resolve to "Yes" if Iran publicly agrees to allow unrestricted commercial navigation of the Strait of Hormuz by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Iran allowing unrestricted commercial navigation of the Strait of Hormuz refers to a public agreement by Iran that co

Pricing Polymarket 93%

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Frequently asked questions

Iran agrees to unrestricted shipping through Hormuz by June 30?

Polymarket prices this 93% no. The coverage disputes this.

What do the sources agree on?

Iran and the US have agreed to a peace deal The deal includes provisions for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Where do the sources disagree?

The timing of the deal signing The implications of the deal for global oil prices

When does this market resolve?

This market resolves on: This market will resolve to "Yes" if Iran publicly agrees to allow unrestricted commercial navigation of the Strait of Hormuz by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Iran allowing unrestricted commercial navigation of the Strait of Hormuz refers to a public agreement by Iran that co

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