Traders and online sleuths are expressing concern over suspicious oil trading activities coinciding with the announcement of a US-Iran deal. Reports indicate that nearly $1 billion in crude oil shorts were executed shortly before news of the deal broke, raising questions about potential insider trading and market manipulation. Traders point to a significant surge in trading volume, with high-value shorts—one reportedly worth $950 million—leading to accusations that insiders may be profiting from timely access to sensitive information. The CME Group, a primary oil futures trading venue, is currently under scrutiny as investigations into these trades unfold. Prominent figures, including Elizabeth Warren, are calling for accountability, questioning whether such actions could mirror the economic turmoil seen in countries like Venezuela.