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Concerns Raised Over Futures Trading Prior to Iran Hostilities Pause

Rep. Ritchie Torres has urged regulators to investigate oil and energy futures trading that occurred before President Trump's announcement of a pause in attacks on Iran, citing potential insider trading.

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Rep. Ritchie Torres has called for an investigation into futures trading activities that took place before President Donald Trump declared a pause in hostilities with Iran in March.

The timing of these trades has raised concerns about possible insider trading, as they occurred just ahead of the public announcement.

Torres has brought these issues to the attention of regulators, emphasizing the need for scrutiny in light of the circumstances surrounding the trades.

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