Pronóstico: Israel x Iran permanent peace deal by 2026?

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On the ground, the real-world event is stark: Israel and Iran have not agreed to a permanent peace deal ending military hostilities, and the crowd-implied probability sits at 0% YES. This reflects the entrenched reality that no diplomatic framework currently exists between the two states to terminate their decades of conflict, especially amid ongoing regional tensions involving Lebanon and Hezbollah.

Historically, comparable cases like the 2026 US-Iran ceasefire offer little hope for an Israel-Iran permanent peace. While the US and Iran reached a memorandum ending over 100 days of war, including a permanent halt to operations on the Israel-Hezbollah front, Israel itself was not a party to that deal and has dismissed key Iranian stipulations, such as withdrawal from Lebanon[1][3]. The Oslo Accords further illustrate how US-led peace talks between Israel and Arab neighbours have repeatedly failed over two decades due to settlement expansion and broken promises[7], suggesting that a direct Israel-Iran permanent agreement remains highly improbable before May 2026.

Traders should monitor upcoming announcements from the US-Iran negotiation phase, scheduled to conclude within 60 days of the June 14 agreement, as well as any shifts in Iran’s stance on nuclear enrichment or sanctions relief[3][5]. Critical dependencies include whether Israel will alter its position on Lebanese territory and whether the US can mediate a broader regional settlement that includes Israel. Recent reports from Al Jazeera confirm the formal signing of the US-Iran deal is set for Friday, with Tehran expecting a declaration of war’s conclusion early Monday, yet no mention of Israel’s inclusion in a permanent peace framework[5]. Conditional tokens on Polygon, priced in USDC, will reflect these developments instantly, but the 0% probability suggests the market sees no credible catalyst for an Israel-Iran peace deal before the settlement window closes.

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Methodology

We track Pronóstico: Israel x Iran permanent peace deal by 2026? on the five venues with material liquidity for prediction markets. Live odds come from the Polymarket Polygon order book — the only source that ships real-time data under an open licence. For Kalshi, Betfair and Manifold we list platform attributes (fee, KYC, settlement, payment) instead of fabricated odds, because their APIs use non-comparable contract definitions.

Resolution & payout

Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.

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FAQ

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

On PolyGram, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

Is this market available outside the US?

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What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

What does it cost to trade on PolyGram?

Zero. PolyGram routes every order to the live Polymarket order book; the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction.

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