Iran denies plan to transfer enriched uranium to US, contradicting deal claims

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has denied any plan to transfer enriched uranium to the US, contradicting earlier claims of a deal. The market for Iran agreeing to surrender its enriched uranium stockpile by April 30, 2026, now sits at 45.2% YES.

Market reaction

The denial hit the Iran Enriched Uranium Surrender market directly. The April 30 surrender odds are at 45.2%, up from 25% in the last 24 hours. Traders are more optimistic about a resolution by December 31, 2026, with odds at 69.5%. The 20-point spread between June and December implies traders expect a catalyst in the second half of 2026.

The US-Iran Diplomatic Meeting market also moved: odds of no qualifying diplomatic meeting by June 30 are at just 2.1% YES. USDC trading volume there is $104/day, a thin market where $408 could move the price five points.

Why it matters

Total USDC volume across the uranium surrender markets is $41,397. But the thin order book means $184 is enough to shift odds by five points. A 13-point spike at 4:52 PM yesterday shows how sensitive this market is.

The denial came from a tier-3 source, which suggests noise rather than a definitive shift. Still, it exposes how fragile the current negotiation framework is. Buying YES at 45.2¢ pays $1 if Iran surrenders its stockpile by April 30, a 3x return. That outcome requires a rapid diplomatic breakthrough within two weeks.

What to watch

Statements from the IAEA or Pakistani mediators, and any new US troop movements or sanctions. These are the most likely catalysts for the next major price move in these contracts.

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