Iran leader end of 2026?

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The real-world event at hand is the question of who will de facto hold supreme governing authority in Iran by the end of 2026, specifically whether the formal Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, will exercise primary control over the armed forces and state institutions, or if the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will dominate behind his title. Current prediction-market implied probability places the chance of Mojtaba Khamenei meeting this stringent "de facto" criterion at just 1% YES, a figure that diverges sharply from the 40% probability seen on cross-platform odds for the contract titled "Will Mojtaba Khamenei be head of state in Iran end of 2026?", which reflects a looser standard excluding mere symbolic status[1]. This divergence highlights a critical distinction: while Mojtaba holds the formal title and issues written decrees, multiple credible sources report that a military council led by senior IRGC commanders currently holds primary operational authority, rendering him a shield for a decentralized security apparatus rather than a commander[1].

Historically, Iran has experienced only two leadership changes since 1979, with the transition from Ali Khamenei to his son Mojtaba in February 2026 precipitating the regime's second major shift and deepening internal power struggles[7]. Comparable cases suggest that when a Supreme Leader suffers severe physical incapacitation, as Mojtaba reportedly does, the military establishment often assumes effective control, a pattern now evident as the IRGC takes de facto control of the government amid a political deadlock between the Pezeshkian administration and military leadership[3]. Traders should closely monitor Mojtaba’s public re-emergence and any consolidation of power, as well as scheduled announcements from the Assembly of Experts regarding his formal election, which could alter the trajectory from an IRGC-dominated state to genuine personal control[1]. Recent reporting from April 2026 confirms that rising tensions have pushed the president into complete political deadlock, with the Revolutionary Guard effectively assuming control over key state functions, a dependency that must be watched for any shift in the balance of power[3].

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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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