Will the Iranian regime fall before 2027?

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Market context

The main event is whether Iran’s current ruling system stops functioning as the governing authority before the end of 2026, which means more than battlefield damage or a leadership shock: the office of the Supreme Leader, the clerical oversight structure and the IRGC-backed state would have to lose de facto control. Recent reporting suggests the system is under heavy strain but still operating. The BBC said after Khamenei’s death the regime moved quickly to project continuity through temporary constitutional arrangements, while also noting that institutional frameworks and military forces remained intact despite severe pressure[2].

That is why the 10% yes price sits closer to a regime-change tail risk than a base case. Iran has absorbed major shocks before without collapsing, and comparable episodes usually end in repression, elite reshuffling or negotiated adjustment rather than outright systemic failure. Britannica’s account of the 2026 Iran war describes weakened external positioning, economic deterioration and protest waves, yet also a large security crackdown and continued state capacity[3]. ISW likewise reports hardline infighting, economic pressure and preparations for possible unrest, but says it is unclear whether these stresses will force concessions or rupture core decision-making[1].

The main catalysts to watch are any further decapitation strikes, a sustained protest wave, or visible splits among senior IRGC, clerical and security figures. ISW says Iran’s highest national security body is preparing for possible protests as economic and internet disruptions intensify, which matters because prolonged shutdowns can both damage the economy and complicate mobilisation against the state[1]. Traders should also watch for formal constitutional moves, emergency councils, succession signals around the Supreme Leader’s office, and whether negotiations or military escalation change the balance of pressure on the ruling elite[1][2].

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Methodology

We track Will the Iranian regime fall before 2027? 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

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FAQ

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.

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How reliable are the quoted odds?

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