Amid escalating US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump has publicly considered deploying ground troops to seize or blockade Kharg Island, Iran's critical oil export terminal handling 90% of its crude shipments, as a means to force reopening of shipping lanes disrupted by recent attacks. Iran has responded by reinforcing the island's defenses in recent weeks, deploying additional air defenses, traps, and personnel, while state media released footage affirming full armed forces control and uninterrupted oil exports. No military action has altered control status as of April 1, 2026, but US Marines' regional buildup and Houthi involvement signal high escalation risk, with trader consensus reflecting uncertainty ahead of potential operations or diplomatic breakthroughs.
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11%
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“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 24, 2026, 4:13 PM ET
Resolver
0x65070BE91...“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.
Resolver
0x65070BE91...Amid escalating US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump has publicly considered deploying ground troops to seize or blockade Kharg Island, Iran's critical oil export terminal handling 90% of its crude shipments, as a means to force reopening of shipping lanes disrupted by recent attacks. Iran has responded by reinforcing the island's defenses in recent weeks, deploying additional air defenses, traps, and personnel, while state media released footage affirming full armed forces control and uninterrupted oil exports. No military action has altered control status as of April 1, 2026, but US Marines' regional buildup and Houthi involvement signal high escalation risk, with trader consensus reflecting uncertainty ahead of potential operations or diplomatic breakthroughs.
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