Iran has repeatedly targeted commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing 2026 conflict, with the IRGC conducting drone, missile, and boarding operations against ships using routes outside its preferred traffic scheme. Recent July incidents, including strikes on multiple tankers off Oman and the UAE coast, followed the breakdown of a June memorandum of understanding and prompted sustained U.S. Central Command strikes on Iranian military infrastructure. These actions reflect Tehran's efforts to enforce control, impose restrictions, and deter non-compliant transit amid broader U.S.-Iran naval clashes and Houthi-related Red Sea disruptions. Ongoing IRGC warnings, vessel interdictions, and retaliatory strikes keep near-term targeting risks elevated, though U.S. escorts, redirected traffic, and diplomatic talks with Oman could influence future incidents.
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This market will resolve to "Yes" if Iranian forces conduct a kinetic strike on or seize control of a commercial ship between market creation, and the specified date, 11:59 PM IRST (UTC +3:30). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Attacks on military vessels will not be considered.
Only military actions by Iranian forces explicitly claimed by the Islamic Republic of Iran or confirmed to have originated from Iranian territory or been carried out by Iranian forces will count toward the resolution of this market. Attacks by proxy forces (i.e. Hezbollah, Houthis, etc.) will not count toward the resolution of this market.
Missile/drone strikes targeting a ship that are intercepted or otherwise do not directly impact the vessel will not be considered, regardless of damage through debris.
Seize control refers to Iranian forces forcefully boarding and taking control of a commercial ship.
Qualifying incidents include, but are not limited to, drone and missile strikes, aerial bombings, and kinetic actions carried out by Iranian operatives in person, such as seizing a ship by force.
The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
If a kinetic incident occurs, but, on the specified date, 11:59 PM IRST, material ambiguity remains as to the exact timing of the incident, or whether the incident can be attributed to Iran, this market may remain open for an additional 3 calendar days, IRST. If, at such time, the attribution or timing of the incident still cannot be confirmed, this market will resolve to "No".Iran has repeatedly targeted commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing 2026 conflict, with the IRGC conducting drone, missile, and boarding operations against ships using routes outside its preferred traffic scheme. Recent July incidents, including strikes on multiple tankers off Oman and the UAE coast, followed the breakdown of a June memorandum of understanding and prompted sustained U.S. Central Command strikes on Iranian military infrastructure. These actions reflect Tehran's efforts to enforce control, impose restrictions, and deter non-compliant transit amid broader U.S.-Iran naval clashes and Houthi-related Red Sea disruptions. Ongoing IRGC warnings, vessel interdictions, and retaliatory strikes keep near-term targeting risks elevated, though U.S. escorts, redirected traffic, and diplomatic talks with Oman could influence future incidents.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Iranian forces conduct a kinetic strike on or seize control of a commercial ship between market creation, and the specified date, 11:59 PM IRST (UTC +3:30). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Attacks on military vessels will not be considered.
Only military actions by Iranian forces explicitly claimed by the Islamic Republic of Iran or confirmed to have originated from Iranian territory or been carried out by Iranian forces will count toward the resolution of this market. Attacks by proxy forces (i.e. Hezbollah, Houthis, etc.) will not count toward the resolution of this market.
Missile/drone strikes targeting a ship that are intercepted or otherwise do not directly impact the vessel will not be considered, regardless of damage through debris.
Seize control refers to Iranian forces forcefully boarding and taking control of a commercial ship.
Qualifying incidents include, but are not limited to, drone and missile strikes, aerial bombings, and kinetic actions carried out by Iranian operatives in person, such as seizing a ship by force.
The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
If a kinetic incident occurs, but, on the specified date, 11:59 PM IRST, material ambiguity remains as to the exact timing of the incident, or whether the incident can be attributed to Iran, this market may remain open for an additional 3 calendar days, IRST. If, at such time, the attribution or timing of the incident still cannot be confirmed, this market will resolve to "No".
Attacks on military vessels will not be considered.
Only military actions by Iranian forces explicitly claimed by the Islamic Republic of Iran or confirmed to have originated from Iranian territory or been carried out by Iranian forces will count toward the resolution of this market. Attacks by proxy forces (i.e. Hezbollah, Houthis, etc.) will not count toward the resolution of this market.
Missile/drone strikes targeting a ship that are intercepted or otherwise do not directly impact the vessel will not be considered, regardless of damage through debris.
Seize control refers to Iranian forces forcefully boarding and taking control of a commercial ship.
Qualifying incidents include, but are not limited to, drone and missile strikes, aerial bombings, and kinetic actions carried out by Iranian operatives in person, such as seizing a ship by force.
The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
If a kinetic incident occurs, but, on the specified date, 11:59 PM IRST, material ambiguity remains as to the exact timing of the incident, or whether the incident can be attributed to Iran, this market may remain open for an additional 3 calendar days, IRST. If, at such time, the attribution or timing of the incident still cannot be confirmed, this market will resolve to "No".
Market Opened: Aug 3, 2026, 4:24 PM ET
Volume
$21,369End Date
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Aug 3, 2026, 4:24 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if Iranian forces conduct a kinetic strike on or seize control of a commercial ship between market creation, and the specified date, 11:59 PM IRST (UTC +3:30). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Attacks on military vessels will not be considered.
Only military actions by Iranian forces explicitly claimed by the Islamic Republic of Iran or confirmed to have originated from Iranian territory or been carried out by Iranian forces will count toward the resolution of this market. Attacks by proxy forces (i.e. Hezbollah, Houthis, etc.) will not count toward the resolution of this market.
Missile/drone strikes targeting a ship that are intercepted or otherwise do not directly impact the vessel will not be considered, regardless of damage through debris.
Seize control refers to Iranian forces forcefully boarding and taking control of a commercial ship.
Qualifying incidents include, but are not limited to, drone and missile strikes, aerial bombings, and kinetic actions carried out by Iranian operatives in person, such as seizing a ship by force.
The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
If a kinetic incident occurs, but, on the specified date, 11:59 PM IRST, material ambiguity remains as to the exact timing of the incident, or whether the incident can be attributed to Iran, this market may remain open for an additional 3 calendar days, IRST. If, at such time, the attribution or timing of the incident still cannot be confirmed, this market will resolve to "No".Iran has repeatedly targeted commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing 2026 conflict, with the IRGC conducting drone, missile, and boarding operations against ships using routes outside its preferred traffic scheme. Recent July incidents, including strikes on multiple tankers off Oman and the UAE coast, followed the breakdown of a June memorandum of understanding and prompted sustained U.S. Central Command strikes on Iranian military infrastructure. These actions reflect Tehran's efforts to enforce control, impose restrictions, and deter non-compliant transit amid broader U.S.-Iran naval clashes and Houthi-related Red Sea disruptions. Ongoing IRGC warnings, vessel interdictions, and retaliatory strikes keep near-term targeting risks elevated, though U.S. escorts, redirected traffic, and diplomatic talks with Oman could influence future incidents.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Iranian forces conduct a kinetic strike on or seize control of a commercial ship between market creation, and the specified date, 11:59 PM IRST (UTC +3:30). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Attacks on military vessels will not be considered.
Only military actions by Iranian forces explicitly claimed by the Islamic Republic of Iran or confirmed to have originated from Iranian territory or been carried out by Iranian forces will count toward the resolution of this market. Attacks by proxy forces (i.e. Hezbollah, Houthis, etc.) will not count toward the resolution of this market.
Missile/drone strikes targeting a ship that are intercepted or otherwise do not directly impact the vessel will not be considered, regardless of damage through debris.
Seize control refers to Iranian forces forcefully boarding and taking control of a commercial ship.
Qualifying incidents include, but are not limited to, drone and missile strikes, aerial bombings, and kinetic actions carried out by Iranian operatives in person, such as seizing a ship by force.
The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
If a kinetic incident occurs, but, on the specified date, 11:59 PM IRST, material ambiguity remains as to the exact timing of the incident, or whether the incident can be attributed to Iran, this market may remain open for an additional 3 calendar days, IRST. If, at such time, the attribution or timing of the incident still cannot be confirmed, this market will resolve to "No".
Attacks on military vessels will not be considered.
Only military actions by Iranian forces explicitly claimed by the Islamic Republic of Iran or confirmed to have originated from Iranian territory or been carried out by Iranian forces will count toward the resolution of this market. Attacks by proxy forces (i.e. Hezbollah, Houthis, etc.) will not count toward the resolution of this market.
Missile/drone strikes targeting a ship that are intercepted or otherwise do not directly impact the vessel will not be considered, regardless of damage through debris.
Seize control refers to Iranian forces forcefully boarding and taking control of a commercial ship.
Qualifying incidents include, but are not limited to, drone and missile strikes, aerial bombings, and kinetic actions carried out by Iranian operatives in person, such as seizing a ship by force.
The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
If a kinetic incident occurs, but, on the specified date, 11:59 PM IRST, material ambiguity remains as to the exact timing of the incident, or whether the incident can be attributed to Iran, this market may remain open for an additional 3 calendar days, IRST. If, at such time, the attribution or timing of the incident still cannot be confirmed, this market will resolve to "No".
Volume
$21,369End Date
Sep 30, 2026Market Opened
Aug 3, 2026, 4:24 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Iran has repeatedly targeted commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing 2026 conflict, with the IRGC conducting drone, missile, and boarding operations against ships using routes outside its preferred traffic scheme. Recent July incidents, including strikes on multiple tankers off Oman and the UAE coast, followed the breakdown of a June memorandum of understanding and prompted sustained U.S. Central Command strikes on Iranian military infrastructure. These actions reflect Tehran's efforts to enforce control, impose restrictions, and deter non-compliant transit amid broader U.S.-Iran naval clashes and Houthi-related Red Sea disruptions. Ongoing IRGC warnings, vessel interdictions, and retaliatory strikes keep near-term targeting risks elevated, though U.S. escorts, redirected traffic, and diplomatic talks with Oman could influence future incidents.
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