Pronóstico: Iran leadership change by 2026?

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Market context

The Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, has held power since his father’s assassination in late February 2026, following a swift succession confirmed by the Assembly of Experts. Current crowd-implied probability for his removal stands at 0% YES on Polymarket, where the contract trades on USDC via the Polygon network using conditional tokens. This near-zero pricing reflects the market’s view that his position is entrenched, backed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards and the clerical establishment, with no immediate signs of internal dissent or external pressure capable of displacing him before the settlement window closes in December 2026.

Historically, Iran’s leadership transitions have been rare and tightly controlled, as seen in 1989 when Ali Khamenei succeeded Ruhollah Khomeini after a decade of rule. Unlike those eras, Mojtaba’s appointment occurred amid active conflict with the US and Israel, yet the system remained stable, with the Assembly of Experts granting him a clear two-thirds majority despite not unanimous support[4]. Comparable cases, such as the 1979 succession, show that removal typically requires either death, detention, or a formal announcement of resignation—none of which have occurred since his rise[2].

Traders should monitor official state media announcements, scheduled meetings of the Assembly of Experts, and any public statements from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who recently confirmed Mojtaba is alive and “increasingly engaging”[8]. A sudden shift in his health, an unexpected detention, or a formal resignation would trigger a “Yes” resolution, but such events remain highly improbable given the current political climate and the regime’s demonstrated resilience[3]. No credible catalyst for removal has emerged in the months since his appointment, reinforcing the market’s 0% pricing.

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Methodology

This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote, four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to Polymarket Argentina, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

Resolution & payout

Settlement runs on-chain. Polymarket's contract logic separates YES and NO shares as conditional tokens; at resolution the winning share lifts to $1.00 and the losing one to $0. The outcome input comes from the UMA Optimistic Oracle, which secures against bad resolution with a bond + dispute window.

Once finalised, the smart contract pays USDC to the holders' wallets within minutes — no withdrawal fees beyond Polygon network gas. Kalshi settles in USD via CFTC clearance, Betfair in account currency net of commission, Manifold in play-money mana with no cash-out.

FAQ

Is this market available outside the US?

Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check the legal status of prediction markets in your jurisdiction before trading.

How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

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.

How fast are USDC deposits?

Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.

Do I need to KYC for this market?

On Polymarket directly, no — it's wallet-based. Intermediary brokers like Polymarket Argentina trigger KYC only above $1,500 of lifetime trading volume; under that you trade pseudonymously with a single wallet address.