توقع: Iran leader end of 2026?

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Market context

The real-world event driving this market is the power vacuum following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in February 2026, and the subsequent struggle to determine who truly commands Iran’s armed forces and state institutions by the end of 2026. While Mojtaba Khamenei holds the formal title of Supreme Leader, severe physical injuries and the concurrent rise of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) cast heavy doubt on his actual governing authority[1]. Historical precedent shows that Iran has only experienced two leadership changes since 1979, with Khomeini and Khamenei serving as the sole supreme leaders until Khamenei’s death[4]. The current 3% probability reflects the market’s strict interpretation of “de facto” control, which excludes symbolic status; credible sources indicate a military council led by senior IRGC commanders now holds primary operational authority, leaving Mojtaba largely as a figurehead providing assent rather than command[1].

Traders must watch for Mojtaba’s physical recovery trajectory and any public re-emergence, as reports state he remains mentally sharp and has time to consolidate power if he resumes public appearances[1]. Critical catalysts include official announcements from the Assembly of Experts regarding Mojtaba’s consolidation of power, or any IRGC-led moves to formalise their operational dominance, which could permanently sideline the clerical leadership[1]. The interim Leadership Council, established under Article 111 in March 2026 with President Pezeshkian, Chief Justice Mohseni-Ejei, and Alireza Arafi, remains a temporary structure pending a permanent successor, creating a volatile window for power shifts[2]. Any IRGC declaration of direct leadership or a formal IRGC commander assuming the Supreme Leader title would be the definitive signal that the market’s “de facto” criteria have been met, pushing the probability sharply higher.

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Methodology

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Resolution & payout

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