Iran's Supreme National Security Agency stated that Iran is determined to control traffic in the Strait of Hormuz until the war is completely over and lasting peace is achieved in the region. (Iranian state media)

Early this morning (April 18), a ban on heavy vehicles entering Islamabad officially took effect. Control measures at local long-distance bus stations were tightened, and subway and bus services were shortened. The core logic behind Islamabad's transportation upgrades lies in enhancing the atmosphere of mutual trust, using absolute physical security to compensate for weak foundations in external trust, and proving to Washington and Tehran that the Islamabad negotiating table is not only a geographical transit point, but also an absolute safe haven in terms of information and security. Currently, the Pakistani government has not yet announced a timetable for the new round of US-Iran negotiations. (CCTV International News)

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Iran has indicated that it would fully commit to military action if it reenters the conflict, according to NS3.AI. The statement from Iranian officials emphasized that any escalation would be contingent upon specific circumstances, rather than being an immediate decision. This conditional approach highlights Iran's strategic considerations in the ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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On April 18th, news that DeepSeek, a leading Chinese AI company, might be launching its first external financing round continued to circulate within the industry. A recent report from a tech and business-focused media outlet stated that DeepSeek is in talks to introduce external capital for the first time, hoping to bolster its cash reserves and gain a more advantageous position in the high-cost competition of developing top-tier AI models. Previously, the company had repeatedly rejected investment offers from leading Chinese venture capital firms and tech giants. However, according to two sources, the startup has recently begun contacting investors, planning to raise at least $300 million at a valuation of at least $10 billion. In response, an individual from a large state-owned equity institution stated, "We have received feedback that the news of DeepSeek launching its first external financing round is very likely true; we are currently unable to invest at all," adding, "More information is not convenient to disclose." Furthermore, from noon to afternoon on April 18th, attempts to contact two senior executives at Huanfang Quantitative Research via personal phone and WeChat messages were made to verify the DeepSeek financing news, but as of press time, neither executive answered their calls, and their WeChat messages went unanswered. (China Securities Journal)

Iran has declared its readiness to fully commit if it returns to conflict, according to Odaily. This statement follows remarks from Iran's First Vice President, who emphasized Iran's responsibility for managing the Strait of Hormuz. The Vice President stated that the United States must either grant rights at the negotiation table or face confrontation on the battlefield.

The probability of the Strait of Hormuz returning to normal operations by April 30 has significantly dropped to 30%, marking a 24% decrease over the past 24 hours. According to Odaily, the trading volume for this event contract has exceeded $15.86 million. The contract stipulates that if the International Monetary Fund's Portwatch reports a seven-day moving average of 60 or more ships arriving at the Strait of Hormuz on any date from the market's creation until May 31, 2026, the market will resolve as 'Yes.' Otherwise, it will resolve as 'No.' The daily count includes container ships, bulk carriers, roll-on/roll-off ships, general cargo ships, and tankers, excluding those not reported by the IMF Portwatch. The decline in probability is attributed to the U.S. imposing a maritime blockade on Iran and making excessive demands in negotiations. Iran has not agreed to a new round of talks with the U.S., emphasizing that avoiding excessive demands is crucial for continuing negotiations. Iran has stated it is unwilling to engage in prolonged and meaningless discussions. Several ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz have turned back. The maritime intelligence company "Tanker Trackers" reported on social media that two Indian ships trying to cross the strait were forced to retreat by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy, with gunfire occurring during the incident.

According to Odaily Seer, the probability of the Strait of Hormuz returning to normal by April 30th on Polymarket has dropped sharply to 30%, a 24% decrease in 24 hours. As of now, the trading volume for this event contract has exceeded $15.864 million. The contract rules state that if the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Portwatch publishes a 7-day moving average of vessel arrivals (“Vessel Arrivals”) in the Strait of Hormuz on any date between the market's creation and May 31, 2026, the market will be rated “Yes”; otherwise, it will be rated “No”. Daily vessel arrivals include container ships, bulk carriers, roll-on/roll-off ships, general cargo ships, and tankers; vessels not reported by IMF Portwatch will not be considered. Due to the US's maritime blockade of Iran and its excessive demands in negotiations, Iran has not yet agreed to hold the next round of talks with the US. Iran emphasized that the main condition for continuing negotiations is that the US "avoid making excessive demands," otherwise Iran "is unwilling to waste time on protracted and meaningless negotiations." Several ships attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz but ultimately turned back. The maritime news website "Tanker Tracker" posted on social media that two Indian vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz were forced back by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, during which firing occurred. Odaily Seer continues to monitor the prediction market, seeing changes before pricing.

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