'If They Pump It...': Iran Speaker's Tip For Traders Amid Trump's Flip-Flops On War

Last Updated:March 30, 2026, 16:22 IST

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf advised traders against reacting to pre-market signals from the US, as Donald Trump offered contradictory positions on the war.

Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, shared a tip for investors, advising them against reacting to pre-market signals from the United States amid President Donald Trump’s confusing announcements about the ongoing war.

Trump has offered a confusing picture of his approach to Iran, saying a deal could come soon even as he floated the possibility of seizing Iranian oil and hinted at military options that could deepen the conflict.

In a March 30 post on X, Ghalibaf said such pre-market updates are a “setup for profit-taking", calling them a “reverse indicator" for traders. He advised them to do the opposite.

“Heads-up: Pre-market so-called “news" or “Truth" is often just a setup for profit-taking. Basically, it’s a reverse indicator. Do the opposite: If they pump it, short it. If they dump it, go long. See something tomorrow? You know the drill," he said on X.

The remarks come at a time when geopolitical developments, particularly messaging from Washington, have repeatedly triggered sharp swings in global equities and commodities. Trump’s announcement that talks with Iran were “going very well" triggered relief for US stocks as oil prices fell, as traders priced in lower risk to supply.

However, the optimism proved short-lived due to Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and drone interceptions by Saudi Arabia following Houthi involvement, which quickly reversed gains and intensified uncertainty.

Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for nearly one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies, has driven crude prices higher, raising concerns over inflation and energy security, especially in Asia. Ghalibaf accused the US of pursuing a dual strategy, publicly signalling diplomacy while preparing for a ground offensive.

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