US x Iran permanent peace deal by December 31, 2026?
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Our AI estimates a true probability of 14.0% vs the market's 68.5%, identifying a 54.5% edge on the NO side. Historically, peace agreements between adversarial nations with deep-seated conflicts and ideological differences, such as the US and Iran, are rare and often take decades to materialize. The base rate for such agreements within a short timeframe is low. Current geopolitical tensions, such as regional conflicts and Iran's nuclear program, along with domestic political pressures in both countries, create significant barriers to a peace agreement. However, ongoing diplomatic engagements and international pressure could provide some impetus for negotiations.
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- Historical peace agreements between adversarial nations — Historically, peace agreements between adversarial nations with deep-seated conflicts and ideological differences, such as the US and Iran, are rare and often take decades to materialize. The base rate for such agreements within a short timeframe is low.
- Current geopolitical and domestic factors — Current geopolitical tensions, such as regional conflicts and Iran's nuclear program, along with domestic political pressures in both countries, create significant barriers to a peace agreement. However, ongoing diplomatic engagements and international pressure could provide some impetus for negotiations.
- Resolution Criteria — This market resolves to 'Yes' if, by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, the United States and Iran agree to a permanent peace deal. A permanent peace deal is defined as any agreement explicitly stating that military hostilities between the two nations have ended or will permanently cease, or uses equivalent language clearly signaling a lasting end to military hostilities. The agreement must be either signed/formally adopted by both governments or publicly confirmed by both governments as definitively established. Temporary agreements, extensions of ceasefires, or statements of progress will not qualify. Resolution will primarily rely on official information from the US and Iranian governments, or a consensus of credible reporting.
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