Trader consensus prices low odds for Kharg Island losing Iranian control by the market's deadline, reflecting its continued secure operation as Iran's vital Persian Gulf oil terminal handling most crude exports. No verified attacks or territorial challenges have occurred despite recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military sites elsewhere, with Tehran bolstering defenses amid U.S.-Iran shadow fleet sanctions evasion. Primary drivers include robust Iranian naval presence in the Strait of Hormuz and absence of ground incursions by rivals. Recent de-escalation signals from Qatar-mediated talks reduce near-term risks, though volatility persists; watch IAEA nuclear reports and Gulf shipping incidents for potential catalysts.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated$3,343,333 Vol.
March 31
13%
April 30
33%
$3,343,333 Vol.
March 31
13%
April 30
33%
“No longer under the control of Iran” means that Iran no longer exercises primary governmental or military control over Kharg Island, and another state, occupying force, or internationally backed authority has established control over the island.
Temporary raids, isolated landings, special operations, bombardment, sabotage, naval presence offshore, or temporary disruption of Iranian activity will not qualify on their own.
An announcement, threat, or claim that Iran has lost control will not qualify without actual control being established.
If control changes pursuant to a negotiated settlement, ceasefire term, surrender, or transfer agreement, this will qualify only once actual control has been established on the island.
If control over Kharg Island is contested, unclear, disputed, or not sufficiently established by the resolution date, this will not qualify, and the market will resolve to “No”.
The primary resolution source will be official statements from the relevant governments and militaries, along with a consensus of credible reporting.
Market Opened: Mar 16, 2026, 5:41 PM ET
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0x65070BE91...Trader consensus prices low odds for Kharg Island losing Iranian control by the market's deadline, reflecting its continued secure operation as Iran's vital Persian Gulf oil terminal handling most crude exports. No verified attacks or territorial challenges have occurred despite recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military sites elsewhere, with Tehran bolstering defenses amid U.S.-Iran shadow fleet sanctions evasion. Primary drivers include robust Iranian naval presence in the Strait of Hormuz and absence of ground incursions by rivals. Recent de-escalation signals from Qatar-mediated talks reduce near-term risks, though volatility persists; watch IAEA nuclear reports and Gulf shipping incidents for potential catalysts.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated



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