Iranian hardliners have reportedly called for attacks on former U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey. This development comes amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran, which have escalated into direct military confrontations. The ongoing conflict has seen U.S. retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets, following Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. With Turkey hosting the NATO summit and being a NATO ally that borders Iran, Erdogan’s potential targeting underscores the precarious balance Turkey maintains in its regional and international relations.
In the prediction markets, the implications of these calls for attacks appear to be significant. Observers note a notable increase in the likelihood of Iran closing its airspace, with the market for a full airspace closure by July 31 seeing a jump in the probability of a YES outcome. This reflects concerns over an escalation in military threats, including potential asymmetric attacks targeting NATO leaders. The Civil Aviation Organization of Iran, along with Iranian state media, are key actors whose announcements could further influence market pricing.
