Will the Iranian regime fall before 2027?

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Market context

The real-world event underpinning this market is whether the core structures of the Islamic Republic—specifically the office of the Supreme Leader, the Guardian Council, and IRGC control under clerical authority—are dissolved or incapacitated by the end of 2026. Current crowd-implied probability sits at 7% YES, reflecting a consensus that the regime’s state apparatus remains intact despite recent losses of high-ranking officials[2].

Historically, regime collapse in Iran requires a unified national opposition with outside support, as seen in the 1979 revolution where mass protests, strikes, and military defections toppled the monarchy[1][3]. Yet analysts note that targeted killings of senior leadership, including the death of Ali Khamenei, have not triggered collapse, and US intelligence confirms the regime is not currently in danger of falling[2]. A programmatic trader would model this by weighting indicators like defection rates and unified opposition formation over isolated unrest events[10].

Key catalysts to monitor include official announcements on IRGC loyalty, Guardian Council composition changes, and US or regional diplomatic shifts. Recent reporting highlights that the regime has responded to protests with increased repression to consolidate internally, suggesting survival is the most likely scenario[8]. Traders should track schedules for Supreme Leader appointments and military defection news, as these dependencies directly influence collapse probability[2].

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Methodology

We track Will the Iranian regime fall before 2027? across the five venues with material prediction-market liquidity. The probability shown is the live Polymarket mid; the comparison rows summarise how each venue treats the underlying contract — fees, KYC thresholds, settlement currency, deposit options. The highlighted row marks the cheapest route into Polymarket's order book.

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.

Kalshi-based markets settle in USD via the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. Betfair Exchange settles in GBP/EUR net of commission. Manifold is play-money and does not pay out real funds.

FAQ

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

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How fast are USDC deposits?

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Do I need to KYC for this market?

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

How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.