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Iran leadership change by...?

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Politics·Mojtaba

Iran leadership change by...?

$23,423,299 Vol.

Aug 15, 2026
Polymarket

$23,423,299 Vol.

Polymarket

August 15

$57,736 Vol.

<1%

August 22

$22,789 Vol.

1%

August 31

$1,134,949 Vol.

3%

September 30

$436,726 Vol.

7%

October 31

$8,680 Vol.

11%

November 30

$8,928 Vol.

13%

December 31

$3,970,461 Vol.

19%

June 30, 2027

$236,654 Vol.

26%

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, ceases to be the de facto leader of Iran at any point between market creation and the listed date (ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". Mojtaba Khamenei will be considered to no longer be the de facto leader of Iran if he is removed from power, is detained, or otherwise loses his position or is prevented from acting as the de facto leader of Iran within this market's timeframe. An official announcement of Mojtaba Khamenei’s resignation or removal will qualify for a "Yes" resolution regardless of when the announced departure goes into effect. The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.Iran’s Supreme Leader succession process, triggered by Ali Khamenei’s death in late February 2026 during U.S.-Israeli strikes, has already produced a formal transition. Mojtaba Khamenei was selected in early March as the new Supreme Leader through the Assembly of Experts, with an interim three-member council handling authority in the interim. Power has since shifted toward greater IRGC and military influence, centered on figures such as Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, amid ongoing regional tensions including strikes, Strait of Hormuz disputes, and ceasefire negotiations extending into summer 2026. Trader positioning on leadership-change markets reflects this completed transition while incorporating residual uncertainty over internal stability, potential further personnel shifts within the security apparatus, and escalation risks that could prompt additional leadership adjustments before year-end resolution dates.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, ceases to be the de facto leader of Iran at any point between market creation and the listed date (ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

Mojtaba Khamenei will be considered to no longer be the de facto leader of Iran if he is removed from power, is detained, or otherwise loses his position or is prevented from acting as the de facto leader of Iran within this market's timeframe.

An official announcement of Mojtaba Khamenei’s resignation or removal will qualify for a "Yes" resolution regardless of when the announced departure goes into effect.

The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Volume
$23,423,299
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 7, 2026, 10:24 AM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, ceases to be the de facto leader of Iran at any point between market creation and the listed date (ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". Mojtaba Khamenei will be considered to no longer be the de facto leader of Iran if he is removed from power, is detained, or otherwise loses his position or is prevented from acting as the de facto leader of Iran within this market's timeframe. An official announcement of Mojtaba Khamenei’s resignation or removal will qualify for a "Yes" resolution regardless of when the announced departure goes into effect. The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, ceases to be the de facto leader of Iran at any point between market creation and the listed date (ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". Mojtaba Khamenei will be considered to no longer be the de facto leader of Iran if he is removed from power, is detained, or otherwise loses his position or is prevented from acting as the de facto leader of Iran within this market's timeframe. An official announcement of Mojtaba Khamenei’s resignation or removal will qualify for a "Yes" resolution regardless of when the announced departure goes into effect. The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.Iran’s Supreme Leader succession process, triggered by Ali Khamenei’s death in late February 2026 during U.S.-Israeli strikes, has already produced a formal transition. Mojtaba Khamenei was selected in early March as the new Supreme Leader through the Assembly of Experts, with an interim three-member council handling authority in the interim. Power has since shifted toward greater IRGC and military influence, centered on figures such as Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, amid ongoing regional tensions including strikes, Strait of Hormuz disputes, and ceasefire negotiations extending into summer 2026. Trader positioning on leadership-change markets reflects this completed transition while incorporating residual uncertainty over internal stability, potential further personnel shifts within the security apparatus, and escalation risks that could prompt additional leadership adjustments before year-end resolution dates.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, ceases to be the de facto leader of Iran at any point between market creation and the listed date (ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

Mojtaba Khamenei will be considered to no longer be the de facto leader of Iran if he is removed from power, is detained, or otherwise loses his position or is prevented from acting as the de facto leader of Iran within this market's timeframe.

An official announcement of Mojtaba Khamenei’s resignation or removal will qualify for a "Yes" resolution regardless of when the announced departure goes into effect.

The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Volume
$23,423,299
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 7, 2026, 10:24 AM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, ceases to be the de facto leader of Iran at any point between market creation and the listed date (ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". Mojtaba Khamenei will be considered to no longer be the de facto leader of Iran if he is removed from power, is detained, or otherwise loses his position or is prevented from acting as the de facto leader of Iran within this market's timeframe. An official announcement of Mojtaba Khamenei’s resignation or removal will qualify for a "Yes" resolution regardless of when the announced departure goes into effect. The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Iran leadership change by...?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 14 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "June 30, 2027" at 26%, followed by "December 31" at 19%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 26¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 26% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Iran leadership change by...?" has generated $23.4 million in total trading volume since the market launched on Mar 8, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Iran leadership change by...?," browse the 14 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Iran leadership change by...?" is "June 30, 2027" at 26%, meaning the market assigns a 26% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "December 31" at 19%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "Iran leadership change by...?" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.