Iran’s new supreme leader pledges resistance support amid ongoing conflict

Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed continued support for resistance against the US and Israel, impacting the Iranian regime fall market. Odds for regime fall by June 30 are at 10% YES, down from 14% yesterday.

Traders reacted to Mojtaba Khamenei’s hardline stance, which signals regime consolidation rather than instability. The June 30 market saw a drop in YES odds despite recent volatility. This suggests that traders view the new leadership as strengthening the regime’s hold, rather than indicating a potential collapse.

The trading volume reveals a market responsive to geopolitical shifts: $134,873 in actual USDC traded daily, with $33,179 required to move the odds 5 percentage points. With a 1-point drop at 10:59 PM, the market reflects cautious sentiment. The pledge by Mojtaba to maintain resistance implies no imminent regime collapse, reducing the likelihood of a quick resolution.

For contrarians, a YES share at 10¢ pays $1 if the regime falls by June 30, a 10x return. Believing in regime collapse within 90 days requires confidence in factors like leadership crises or significant military defeats. Without such signals, the market’s current odds are understandable.

Watch for IRGC actions and any internal friction within the Iranian leadership. A shift in rhetoric or signs of regime weakness would be pivotal. CENTCOM’s next update or unexpected Assembly of Experts moves could shift the market dynamics.

Markets Impacted

• Will the Iranian regime fall by June 30? — currently 10.5% YES

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