Trump Can Score a Deal Before Midterms? Iran's President Says Tehran Is Willing: What Crypto Prediction Market Odds Tell Us

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly said on Thursday that the country is willing to make a peace deal with the U.S. before the November midterms. Pezeshkian Counters Trump’s Claim Speaking on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Pezeshkian said Iran does not want talks to stretch until the elections, The Hill reported. He urged the U.S. to return to the June memorandum of understanding that had established the framework for a temporary ceasefire before it collapsed. Notably, President Donald Trump said in his UN address that his administration could reach a peace agreement with Iran after the midterms. Read Also: Kalshi Rejects Wash Trading Claims as Report Flags Unusual Activity in Ethereum Perpetuals Market Meanwhile, Pezeshkian said in a Fox interview that his country does not seek war, but is forced to defend itself when attacked. “We never started a war, but if they wish to keep fighting with us, we will respond strongly and resolutely,” he added. Crypto Bettors React Betting crowd on Polygon (CRYPTO: POL) -based Polymarket now assigns an 8% chance that the U.S. and Iran reach an agreement over traffic in the Strait of Hormuz by Sept. 30, up 5 perce