Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death on February 28, 2026, in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes prompted Iran's Assembly of Experts to appoint his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as supreme leader on March 9 amid escalating war. Recent U.S. intelligence reports, cited in late March by The Washington Post, indicate Mojtaba may be critically wounded and unresponsive from the same strikes, with no public appearances fueling speculation of a leadership vacuum. The IRGC maintains de facto control, rejecting de-escalation proposals as of March 17. Traders monitor for official confirmation of Mojtaba's status, potential further succession via the clerical panel, or war developments like Hormuz Strait tensions that could force transitions.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated$5,168,367 Vol.
March 31
2%
April 30
22%
May 31
30%
June 30
39%
December 31
53%
$5,168,367 Vol.
March 31
2%
April 30
22%
May 31
30%
June 30
39%
December 31
53%
Mojtaba Khamenei will be considered to no longer be the de facto leader of Iran if he is removed from power, is detained, or otherwise loses his position or is prevented from acting as the de facto leader of Iran within this market's timeframe.
An official announcement of Mojtaba Khamenei’s resignation or removal will qualify for a "Yes" resolution regardless of when the announced departure goes into effect.
The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Market Opened: Mar 8, 2026, 10:55 PM ET
Resolver
0x65070BE91...Mojtaba Khamenei will be considered to no longer be the de facto leader of Iran if he is removed from power, is detained, or otherwise loses his position or is prevented from acting as the de facto leader of Iran within this market's timeframe.
An official announcement of Mojtaba Khamenei’s resignation or removal will qualify for a "Yes" resolution regardless of when the announced departure goes into effect.
The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Resolver
0x65070BE91...Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death on February 28, 2026, in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes prompted Iran's Assembly of Experts to appoint his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as supreme leader on March 9 amid escalating war. Recent U.S. intelligence reports, cited in late March by The Washington Post, indicate Mojtaba may be critically wounded and unresponsive from the same strikes, with no public appearances fueling speculation of a leadership vacuum. The IRGC maintains de facto control, rejecting de-escalation proposals as of March 17. Traders monitor for official confirmation of Mojtaba's status, potential further succession via the clerical panel, or war developments like Hormuz Strait tensions that could force transitions.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated
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