Iran accuses Trump of market manipulation with curiously timed posts

President Donald Trump faces accusations of market manipulation during the Iran war, as critics allege he times social media posts about military updates to shift markets and enrich his inner circle.

On Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf acknowledged the rumor, advising Americans that pre-market "news" or announcements are "often just a setup for profit-taking," and recommending they trade opposite to Trump's signals.

Ghalibaf wrote, "If they pump it, short it. If they dump it, go long."

Observers expressed astonishment that a senior Iranian official publicly criticized Trump's alleged market manipulation but still offered investment guidance to Americans.

Economist Saifedean Ammous noted this approach was "probably more effective" than military tactics, while oil researcher Rory Johnston and financial analyst Edward Dowd called the remarks "unreal" and "surreal."

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