US-Iran nuclear deal before 2027?

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Market context

Negotiations between Washington and Tehran over Iran's nuclear programme have stalled since the Trump administration withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in 2018. The 67% crowd probability reflects expectations that a fresh diplomatic channel could open within the next two years, particularly if political conditions shift. Any agreement would need to address uranium enrichment levels, international inspections, and sanctions relief—the core issues that derailed previous talks.

The 2015 JCPOA provides the most relevant precedent: it took over a decade of intermittent negotiations to reach that accord, yet it collapsed within three years of US withdrawal. The current market odds suggest traders believe a new deal is more likely than a return to the status quo, though historical precedent shows nuclear agreements between these parties are fragile even when signed. The Obama administration's patience and multilateral framework proved insufficient to survive a change in US administration, a risk that any near-term agreement would face.

The critical catalyst is the US presidential transition and its foreign-policy orientation. Polling on Iran policy remains secondary to domestic concerns in US election coverage, but any incoming administration's stance on engagement versus sanctions will determine negotiation prospects. Recent statements from Iranian officials indicate willingness to discuss terms, though Supreme Leader Khamenei has set preconditions on sanctions removal. Traders should monitor State Department appointments and any preliminary diplomatic signals in early 2025, as the settlement window closes at year-end 2026—a compressed timeframe for nuclear diplomacy.

Methodology

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