Following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement on Saturday evening regarding successful airstrikes on Iran, trading activity related to the Middle East conflict surged dramatically on prediction markets.
This spike in trading activity reflects a growing interest among investors who are placing bets on potential outcomes such as military invasion, regime change, and nuclear agreements in the region.
That same evening, Trump further elaborated on the U.S. actions, emphasizing the strategic objectives underpinning the airstrikes.