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Timeline: Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
A factual timeline compiling reported events linked to the Iran war, including market speculation, military actions, negotiations, and political statements. The timeline relies solely on details from the published article dated April 20, 2026.
Why It Matters
The sequence highlights how geopolitical developments can intersect with financial markets and policy decisions, potentially affecting public resources and international relations.
Timeline
14 Events
CPAC attendees conflicted about Operation Epic Fury
April 20, 2026
Attendees at the annual CPAC conference in Texas are conflicted about Operation Epic Fury, which was launched on February 28.
Cuba power grid collapse causing widespread outages
April 20, 2026
More than 10 million people are enduring power cuts after Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed again.
Japanese PM meeting; question over informing allies
April 20, 2026
In a meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister, Trump was asked why he did not inform allies about plans to attack Iran.
Call to secure Strait of Hormuz
April 20, 2026
The president urged countries reliant on the Strait of Hormuz to build up the courage to secure it.
Officials say search underway after fighter jet shot down over Iran
April 20, 2026
Reports quote unnamed US officials that a search is underway after the shooting down of a US fighter jet over Iran.
Search for missing American crew after US warplane shot down
April 20, 2026
US and Iranian forces are searching for a missing American crew member after a US warplane was shot down.
Tehran urges caution outside US and Israeli targets
April 20, 2026
Tehran urged people to gather outside potential US and Israeli targets after Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure.
Warning to Iran over Strait of Hormuz deadline
April 20, 2026
The US president issued a warning to Iran if it does not reach a deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz by his deadline.
US vice-president announces after negotiations in Islamabad
April 20, 2026
The US vice-president made an announcement after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Trump attack on Pope Leo after criticism of Iran war
April 20, 2026
The article states that President Trump launched an attack on Pope Leo after the pontiff criticized the war in Iran.
Fuel cheaper on tribal land due to tax exemptions
April 20, 2026
The article notes that some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.
Iran war communications tracked by traders
April 20, 2026
Communications relating to the Iran war are described as being among the topics on which traders are betting.
Traders bet millions ahead of Trump announcements
April 20, 2026
The article notes that traders have been placing bets worth millions shortly before President Trump makes major announcements, including those related to Iran.
Operation Epic Fury launched by US and Israel
February 28, 2026
Operation Epic Fury, a joint US-Israel military operation, was launched on February 28.