Iran successfully targets shipping by 2026?

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Market context

Iranian forces have already boarded and attacked merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with shipping traffic largely blocked since late February 2026 following US and Israeli air strikes on Iran[1]. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps issued warnings forbidding passage, laid sea mines, and deployed speed boats, missiles, and drones to keep vessels away[1]. This active kinetic aggression against commercial shipping, distinct from proxy actions, establishes a clear precedent for how to interpret the current 0% crowd-implied probability: the market is pricing in a formal claim or specific escalation rather than the ongoing harassment that has already occurred[1].

A power-user evaluating this tooling would programmatically monitor CENTCOM strike announcements and Iranian Foreign Minister statements for shifts in the June 17 memorandum of understanding, which is reportedly at a breaking point[2]. Recent US strikes on 27 June directly cited continued Iranian aggression against commercial vessels as the motivation, targeting minelayer capabilities and drone storage facilities[2]. Traders should watch for explicit claims by the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding new attacks on commercial ships, as only such officially claimed actions or those confirmed from Iranian territory count toward resolution, excluding proxy forces like Hezbollah or Houthis[1]. The latest tension spike on 7 July involves Abbas Araqchi stating negotiations will not commence if threats continue, referencing the interim deal[5].

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Methodology

This page reviews Iran successfully targets shipping by 2026? across five venues. The live probability is the Polymarket mid-price, sourced directly from the on-chain Polygon order book; the comparison columns benchmark each venue on fee structure, KYC, settlement currency and payment rails. Every CTA routes to Polymarket Review UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

Resolution & payout

Settlement runs on-chain. Polymarket's contract logic separates YES and NO shares as conditional tokens; at resolution the winning share lifts to $1.00 and the losing one to $0. The outcome input comes from the UMA Optimistic Oracle, which secures against bad resolution with a bond + dispute window.

Once finalised, the smart contract pays USDC to the holders' wallets within minutes — no withdrawal fees beyond Polygon network gas. Kalshi settles in USD via CFTC clearance, Betfair in account currency net of commission, Manifold in play-money mana with no cash-out.

FAQ

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Is this market available outside the US?

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How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

What does Polymarket cost to trade?

Polymarket itself charges 0% — the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction. Off-chain venues like Kalshi or Betfair charge 2-7% commission.

How fast are USDC deposits?

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