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Iran leader end of 2026?

Mojtaba Khamenei 80.5%

No Head of State 4.3%

Reza Pahlavi 3.2%

Alireza Arafi 1.5%

Polymarket

$38,849,650 Vol.

Mojtaba Khamenei 80.5%

No Head of State 4.3%

Reza Pahlavi 3.2%

Alireza Arafi 1.5%

Polymarket

$38,849,650 Vol.

Mojtaba Khamenei

$6,176,317 Vol.

81%

No Head of State

$1,151,100 Vol.

4%

Reza Pahlavi

$675,522 Vol.

3%

Alireza Arafi

$2,313,677 Vol.

1%

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

$1,126,955 Vol.

1%

Ahmad Vahidi

$778,406 Vol.

1%

Hassan Rouhani

$944,950 Vol.

1%

Hassan Khomeini

$1,432,610 Vol.

1%

Masoud Pezeshkian

$1,020,448 Vol.

1%

Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf

$919,922 Vol.

1%

Abbas Araghchi

$833,743 Vol.

<1%

Muhammad Mirbaqiri

$438,367 Vol.

<1%

Sadegh Larijani

$542,834 Vol.

<1%

Hassan Shariatmadari

$3,148,215 Vol.

<1%

Maryam Rajavi

$807,285 Vol.

<1%

Massoud Rajavi

$399,831 Vol.

<1%

Seyed Hossein Mousavian

$3,694,888 Vol.

<1%

Reza Pirzadeh

$147,449 Vol.

<1%

Navid Shomali

$215,330 Vol.

<1%

Mustafa Hijri

$201,356 Vol.

<1%

Ali Motahari

$837,364 Vol.

<1%

Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel

$436,815 Vol.

<1%

Mostafa Pourmohammadi

$3,351,562 Vol.

<1%

Sadegh Mahsouli

$241,130 Vol.

<1%

Saeed Jalili

$389,913 Vol.

<1%

Mohammad Khatami

$5,193,822 Vol.

<1%

Mohsen Araki

$286,923 Vol.

<1%

Nasir Hosseini

$254,962 Vol.

<1%

Ahmad Hosseini Khorasani

$306,921 Vol.

<1%

Ali Asghar Hejazi

$344,175 Vol.

<1%

This market will resolve to the individual who de facto holds and exercises the powers of the head of state of the Islamic Republic of Iran on December 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. For the purposes of this market, “de facto holds” refers to the individual who exercises primary governing authority over the Iranian state at that time, including effective control over the armed forces, national institutions, and core executive decision-making, regardless of formal title, constitutional designation, or international recognition. Formal appointment, recognition by the United Nations, or recognition by foreign governments is not required. If more than one individual claims to be head of state, this market will resolve to the individual who demonstrably exercises primary governing control within Iran’s territory at the specified time. Indicators of de facto authority may include control over the armed forces and security services; control over executive ministries and state administrative institutions; enforcement of national laws; issuance of binding national directives; and effective control over the capital and core state infrastructure. Symbolic status, foreign recognition without domestic control, nomination without effective authority, or expired prior service will not qualify. If no individual exercises effective governing control at the specified time, this market will resolve to “No Head of State”. The primary resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting assessing who exercises effective governing authority at the specified time.Mojtaba Khamenei leads the market at 80.5% because the Assembly of Experts selected him in March 2026 to succeed his father, Ali Khamenei, after the latter’s death in a February US-Israeli strike that also wounded Mojtaba. The choice delivered rapid continuity amid regime losses and ongoing conflict, with the IRGC backing the move despite earlier resistance to dynastic succession. Iranian officials, including President Pezeshkian, have repeatedly affirmed Mojtaba’s active role and “excellent health” following extended meetings in August 2026, while state media released video to counter speculation. Other listed figures remain low-probability alternatives because the clerical-security establishment has consolidated around the current supreme leader. “No Head of State” and opposition names such as Reza Pahlavi sit in the low single digits, reflecting the regime’s demonstrated resilience through the transition period.

This market will resolve to the individual who de facto holds and exercises the powers of the head of state of the Islamic Republic of Iran on December 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.

For the purposes of this market, “de facto holds” refers to the individual who exercises primary governing authority over the Iranian state at that time, including effective control over the armed forces, national institutions, and core executive decision-making, regardless of formal title, constitutional designation, or international recognition.

Formal appointment, recognition by the United Nations, or recognition by foreign governments is not required.

If more than one individual claims to be head of state, this market will resolve to the individual who demonstrably exercises primary governing control within Iran’s territory at the specified time.

Indicators of de facto authority may include control over the armed forces and security services; control over executive ministries and state administrative institutions; enforcement of national laws; issuance of binding national directives; and effective control over the capital and core state infrastructure.

Symbolic status, foreign recognition without domestic control, nomination without effective authority, or expired prior service will not qualify.

If no individual exercises effective governing control at the specified time, this market will resolve to “No Head of State”.

The primary resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting assessing who exercises effective governing authority at the specified time.
Volume
$38,849,650
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Feb 28, 2026, 7:12 PM ET

Resolver

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This market will resolve to the individual who de facto holds and exercises the powers of the head of state of the Islamic Republic of Iran on December 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. For the purposes of this market, “de facto holds” refers to the individual who exercises primary governing authority over the Iranian state at that time, including effective control over the armed forces, national institutions, and core executive decision-making, regardless of formal title, constitutional designation, or international recognition. Formal appointment, recognition by the United Nations, or recognition by foreign governments is not required. If more than one individual claims to be head of state, this market will resolve to the individual who demonstrably exercises primary governing control within Iran’s territory at the specified time. Indicators of de facto authority may include control over the armed forces and security services; control over executive ministries and state administrative institutions; enforcement of national laws; issuance of binding national directives; and effective control over the capital and core state infrastructure. Symbolic status, foreign recognition without domestic control, nomination without effective authority, or expired prior service will not qualify. If no individual exercises effective governing control at the specified time, this market will resolve to “No Head of State”. The primary resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting assessing who exercises effective governing authority at the specified time.
This market will resolve to the individual who de facto holds and exercises the powers of the head of state of the Islamic Republic of Iran on December 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. For the purposes of this market, “de facto holds” refers to the individual who exercises primary governing authority over the Iranian state at that time, including effective control over the armed forces, national institutions, and core executive decision-making, regardless of formal title, constitutional designation, or international recognition. Formal appointment, recognition by the United Nations, or recognition by foreign governments is not required. If more than one individual claims to be head of state, this market will resolve to the individual who demonstrably exercises primary governing control within Iran’s territory at the specified time. Indicators of de facto authority may include control over the armed forces and security services; control over executive ministries and state administrative institutions; enforcement of national laws; issuance of binding national directives; and effective control over the capital and core state infrastructure. Symbolic status, foreign recognition without domestic control, nomination without effective authority, or expired prior service will not qualify. If no individual exercises effective governing control at the specified time, this market will resolve to “No Head of State”. The primary resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting assessing who exercises effective governing authority at the specified time.Mojtaba Khamenei leads the market at 80.5% because the Assembly of Experts selected him in March 2026 to succeed his father, Ali Khamenei, after the latter’s death in a February US-Israeli strike that also wounded Mojtaba. The choice delivered rapid continuity amid regime losses and ongoing conflict, with the IRGC backing the move despite earlier resistance to dynastic succession. Iranian officials, including President Pezeshkian, have repeatedly affirmed Mojtaba’s active role and “excellent health” following extended meetings in August 2026, while state media released video to counter speculation. Other listed figures remain low-probability alternatives because the clerical-security establishment has consolidated around the current supreme leader. “No Head of State” and opposition names such as Reza Pahlavi sit in the low single digits, reflecting the regime’s demonstrated resilience through the transition period.

This market will resolve to the individual who de facto holds and exercises the powers of the head of state of the Islamic Republic of Iran on December 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.

For the purposes of this market, “de facto holds” refers to the individual who exercises primary governing authority over the Iranian state at that time, including effective control over the armed forces, national institutions, and core executive decision-making, regardless of formal title, constitutional designation, or international recognition.

Formal appointment, recognition by the United Nations, or recognition by foreign governments is not required.

If more than one individual claims to be head of state, this market will resolve to the individual who demonstrably exercises primary governing control within Iran’s territory at the specified time.

Indicators of de facto authority may include control over the armed forces and security services; control over executive ministries and state administrative institutions; enforcement of national laws; issuance of binding national directives; and effective control over the capital and core state infrastructure.

Symbolic status, foreign recognition without domestic control, nomination without effective authority, or expired prior service will not qualify.

If no individual exercises effective governing control at the specified time, this market will resolve to “No Head of State”.

The primary resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting assessing who exercises effective governing authority at the specified time.
Volume
$38,849,650
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Feb 28, 2026, 7:12 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve to the individual who de facto holds and exercises the powers of the head of state of the Islamic Republic of Iran on December 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. For the purposes of this market, “de facto holds” refers to the individual who exercises primary governing authority over the Iranian state at that time, including effective control over the armed forces, national institutions, and core executive decision-making, regardless of formal title, constitutional designation, or international recognition. Formal appointment, recognition by the United Nations, or recognition by foreign governments is not required. If more than one individual claims to be head of state, this market will resolve to the individual who demonstrably exercises primary governing control within Iran’s territory at the specified time. Indicators of de facto authority may include control over the armed forces and security services; control over executive ministries and state administrative institutions; enforcement of national laws; issuance of binding national directives; and effective control over the capital and core state infrastructure. Symbolic status, foreign recognition without domestic control, nomination without effective authority, or expired prior service will not qualify. If no individual exercises effective governing control at the specified time, this market will resolve to “No Head of State”. The primary resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting assessing who exercises effective governing authority at the specified time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Iran leader end of 2026?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 32 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Mojtaba Khamenei" at 81%, followed by "No Head of State" at 4%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 81¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 81% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Iran leader end of 2026?" has generated $38.8 million in total trading volume since the market launched on Feb 28, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

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The current frontrunner for "Iran leader end of 2026?" is "Mojtaba Khamenei" at 81%, meaning the market assigns a 81% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "No Head of State" at 4%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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