US deploys 12 warships to enforce blockade of Iranian ports

The US has stationed over 12 warships, including destroyers and an aircraft carrier, to enforce a blockade of Iranian ports. The market for Strait of Hormuz traffic returning to normal by the end of June sits at 22% YES, a sharp decrease.

The blockade is part of post-ceasefire measures and directly affects the Strait of Hormuz traffic normalization market. The US attack on Iranian infrastructure and the ongoing naval presence both point to continued disruption, which explains the drop in odds for traffic returning to pre-crisis levels by June 30.

The market for fewer than 20 ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz between April 6-12 remains at 100% YES, since the blockade began after this period and has no bearing on those odds.

Actual USDC trading volume is negligible. Over 10,000 US personnel are deployed, and any shift in naval strategy could move the market. Order book depth and liquidity are thin, meaning a single large trade could swing prices.

The ceasefire is set to expire on April 22, and US-Iran talks may resume. At 22¢, a YES share pays $1 if traffic normalizes by June, a 4.5x return. That bet requires belief in a swift diplomatic resolution.

Watch for CENTCOM statements or shifts in Iranian naval activity. A Pentagon announcement or Iranian compliance with demands could move this market fast.

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