US military buildup in the Middle East has intensified amid the ongoing 2026 Iran war, triggered by US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, with recent arrivals of ground-capable forces, including Marines and the 82nd Airborne, signaling preparation for potential limited ground operations short of full invasion. Pentagon reports indicate planning for weeks-long actions, while Iran has issued stark warnings that US troops would be "set on fire" if entering its territory. No boots-on-the-ground entry has occurred, as the campaign remains air-focused with strikes on Iranian ammo depots and infrastructure. Congressional authorization for major escalation remains pending, alongside diplomatic ceasefire pushes rejected by Tehran; trader sentiment weighs buildup against logistical hurdles like infantry shortages and historical invasion challenges.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · UpdatedUS forces enter Iran by..?
US forces enter Iran by..?
$59,189,923 Vol.
Dec 31, 2026
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April 30
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December 31
75%
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This market will resolve to “Yes” if active US military personnel physically enter Iran at any point by the listed date (ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Military special operation forces will qualify, however intelligence operatives will not count.
US military personnel must physically enter the terrestrial territory of Iran to qualify. Entering Iran's maritime or aerial territory will not count.
Military contractors, military advisors, or high-ranking US service members entering Iran for diplomatic purposes (and their accompanying entourage) will not qualify.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.This market will resolve to “Yes” if active US military personnel physically enter Iran at any point by the listed date (ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Military special operation forces will qualify; however, intelligence operatives will not count.
US military personnel must physically enter the terrestrial territory of Iran to qualify. Entering Iran's maritime or aerial territory will not count.
Military contractors, military advisors, or high-ranking US service members entering Iran for diplomatic purposes (and their accompanying entourage) will not qualify.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Note: Only US military personnel who deliberately enter the terrestrial territory of Iran for operational purposes (e.g., military, humanitarian, etc.) will qualify. Pilots who are shot down, or other cases in which US military personnel do not deliberately enter the terrestrial territory of Iran, will not qualify.US military buildup in the Middle East has intensified amid the ongoing 2026 Iran war, triggered by US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, with recent arrivals of ground-capable forces, including Marines and the 82nd Airborne, signaling preparation for potential limited ground operations short of full invasion. Pentagon reports indicate planning for weeks-long actions, while Iran has issued stark warnings that US troops would be "set on fire" if entering its territory. No boots-on-the-ground entry has occurred, as the campaign remains air-focused with strikes on Iranian ammo depots and infrastructure. Congressional authorization for major escalation remains pending, alongside diplomatic ceasefire pushes rejected by Tehran; trader sentiment weighs buildup against logistical hurdles like infantry shortages and historical invasion challenges.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if active US military personnel physically enter Iran at any point by the listed date (ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Military special operation forces will qualify, however intelligence operatives will not count.
US military personnel must physically enter the terrestrial territory of Iran to qualify. Entering Iran's maritime or aerial territory will not count.
Military contractors, military advisors, or high-ranking US service members entering Iran for diplomatic purposes (and their accompanying entourage) will not qualify.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Military special operation forces will qualify, however intelligence operatives will not count.
US military personnel must physically enter the terrestrial territory of Iran to qualify. Entering Iran's maritime or aerial territory will not count.
Military contractors, military advisors, or high-ranking US service members entering Iran for diplomatic purposes (and their accompanying entourage) will not qualify.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Market Opened: Feb 18, 2026, 4:37 PM ET
Volume
$59,189,923Market Opened
Feb 18, 2026, 4:37 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to “Yes” if active US military personnel physically enter Iran at any point by the listed date (ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Military special operation forces will qualify, however intelligence operatives will not count.
US military personnel must physically enter the terrestrial territory of Iran to qualify. Entering Iran's maritime or aerial territory will not count.
Military contractors, military advisors, or high-ranking US service members entering Iran for diplomatic purposes (and their accompanying entourage) will not qualify.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.This market will resolve to “Yes” if active US military personnel physically enter Iran at any point by the listed date (ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Military special operation forces will qualify; however, intelligence operatives will not count.
US military personnel must physically enter the terrestrial territory of Iran to qualify. Entering Iran's maritime or aerial territory will not count.
Military contractors, military advisors, or high-ranking US service members entering Iran for diplomatic purposes (and their accompanying entourage) will not qualify.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Note: Only US military personnel who deliberately enter the terrestrial territory of Iran for operational purposes (e.g., military, humanitarian, etc.) will qualify. Pilots who are shot down, or other cases in which US military personnel do not deliberately enter the terrestrial territory of Iran, will not qualify.US military buildup in the Middle East has intensified amid the ongoing 2026 Iran war, triggered by US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, with recent arrivals of ground-capable forces, including Marines and the 82nd Airborne, signaling preparation for potential limited ground operations short of full invasion. Pentagon reports indicate planning for weeks-long actions, while Iran has issued stark warnings that US troops would be "set on fire" if entering its territory. No boots-on-the-ground entry has occurred, as the campaign remains air-focused with strikes on Iranian ammo depots and infrastructure. Congressional authorization for major escalation remains pending, alongside diplomatic ceasefire pushes rejected by Tehran; trader sentiment weighs buildup against logistical hurdles like infantry shortages and historical invasion challenges.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if active US military personnel physically enter Iran at any point by the listed date (ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Military special operation forces will qualify, however intelligence operatives will not count.
US military personnel must physically enter the terrestrial territory of Iran to qualify. Entering Iran's maritime or aerial territory will not count.
Military contractors, military advisors, or high-ranking US service members entering Iran for diplomatic purposes (and their accompanying entourage) will not qualify.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Military special operation forces will qualify, however intelligence operatives will not count.
US military personnel must physically enter the terrestrial territory of Iran to qualify. Entering Iran's maritime or aerial territory will not count.
Military contractors, military advisors, or high-ranking US service members entering Iran for diplomatic purposes (and their accompanying entourage) will not qualify.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Volume
$59,189,923Market Opened
Feb 18, 2026, 4:37 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...US military buildup in the Middle East has intensified amid the ongoing 2026 Iran war, triggered by US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, with recent arrivals of ground-capable forces, including Marines and the 82nd Airborne, signaling preparation for potential limited ground operations short of full invasion. Pentagon reports indicate planning for weeks-long actions, while Iran has issued stark warnings that US troops would be "set on fire" if entering its territory. No boots-on-the-ground entry has occurred, as the campaign remains air-focused with strikes on Iranian ammo depots and infrastructure. Congressional authorization for major escalation remains pending, alongside diplomatic ceasefire pushes rejected by Tehran; trader sentiment weighs buildup against logistical hurdles like infantry shortages and historical invasion challenges.
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