In light of rising tensions and military actions involving Iran, the White House has issued a strict warning to its staff against engaging in insider trading and placing bets on prediction markets. Officials have emphasized the unethical nature of profiting from information related to the ongoing conflict. The warning comes amid reports of suspicious trading activities and substantial profits tied to market fluctuations related to the situation in Iran. Lawmakers, including Rep. Ritchie Torres, are calling for investigations by the SEC into potentially suspicious trades that occurred ahead of significant policy announcements. This escalates concerns over the integrity of financial markets and the ethical conduct of government employees during times of national crisis.