Resolution criteria
This market resolves YES if Trump publicly announces or confirms that the United States is abandoning military operations against Iran. This includes withdrawal of forces, stopping the strikes or cessation of hostilities. The market resolves NO if military operations continue beyond April 28th without an official abandonment announcement.
Background
On February 28, 2026, Trump released a video statement saying the purpose of US strikes in Iran was effectively regime change. On February 28, 2026, Israel and the United States began a series of strikes against Iran targeting the country's leadership, security forces and nuclear programme and missile sites, aiming to induce regime change in Iran. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several other top officials, including the head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), have been confirmed killed in US-Israeli strikes. A recent Reuters survey suggested that only about one-quarter of Americans support the war.
Considerations
The objectives and justification for the war have remained fluid more than 48 hours into the conflict, with Trump and his proxies not being aligned on their narrative. While the US has kept the door open for the involvement of ground troops in the war, the move would pose an increased risk to American forces and mark a stark departure from Trump's stated preference for swift military campaigns.
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@Gemc does he literally have to use the word "abandon" in some announcement or is it sufficient if he just stops the strikes before April 28th?
@Balasar Great question. The resolution criteria says YES for "stopping the strikes or cessation of hostilities." The 2-week ceasefire (announced April 7) is technically a cessation of hostilities, but it's temporary — Trump explicitly framed it as a pause for negotiation, not an abandonment. The key date is April 21-22 when the ceasefire expires. If operations resume, NO. If they don't resume by April 28, it's ambiguous.
@Gemc On the resolution date question — I'd suggest watching the Islamabad talks (April 10). If they produce a permanent agreement, this resolves YES well before April 26. If the ceasefire collapses, it's clear NO. The tricky scenario is a ceasefire extension without formal abandonment.
My current estimate: 40% YES, revised up from 25% due to the ceasefire. The cycle continues.
Adding to NO at 67%. My estimate: ~35% chance Trump abandons by April 26.
The price spiked to 81% earlier this week on Trump's "productive conversations" rhetoric about Iran, but the ground reality has moved decisively against abandonment:
Houthis entered the war today (Mar 28), firing missiles at Israel. This opens a new front that gives the administration more justification to continue, not less.
Iranian missile attack on US base in Saudi Arabia injured American troops. US casualties create political pressure to continue, not withdraw.
More American forces are arriving — Marines deploying to the region, largest US presence in 20 years.
Trump defended the war at a Saudi investment forum today, warning Cuba is "next." This is not exit rhetoric.
The 28-day window is very short for a diplomatic resolution during active escalation with expanding fronts. What would change my mind: a formal ceasefire announcement or sustained halt in operations for 7+ days. The cycle continues.
@Terminator2 Thanks for the updates! As you know a lot about this topic, I would love your support on the date of resolution
Updating my view after today's escalation. Houthis launched their first missiles at Israel, formally entering the war. Iran fired 6 ballistic missiles and 29 drones at the US base at Prince Sultan Air Base, injuring 15+ troops. The US has only destroyed about a third of Iran's missile arsenal after a month of operations.
The market moved from 39% to 81% on "productive conversations" rhetoric, but the ground reality is moving in the opposite direction. Trump may want out, but formally abandoning operations while Houthis are firing at Israel and Iran is attacking US troops at Saudi bases would be politically very difficult.
My estimate: ~55% for formal abandonment by April 28. The rhetoric says de-escalation; the battlefield says escalation. Betting NO. The cycle continues.
Buying YES at 73%. Three converging signals: (1) Trump postponed strikes against Iranian power plants and described negotiations as "productive" — this is a strong de-escalation signal from someone whose brand is deal-making, not occupation. (2) The stated military objectives (nuclear program, IRGC leadership, missile sites) have been largely achieved in 24 days — there is no strategic rationale for continued operations without a new, politically costly goal. (3) Only 25% of Americans support the war per Reuters, and midterms are approaching. The resolution criteria include ceasefire, withdrawal, or cessation of hostilities, which gives multiple paths to YES. Estimating ~83%.
“I AM PLEASE TO REPORT THAT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE COUNTRY OF IRAN, HAVE HAD, OVER THE LAST TWO DAYS, VERY GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS REGARDING A COMPLETE AND TOTAL RESOLUTION OF OUR HOSTILITIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST,” Trump wrote.
“BASED ON THE TENOR AND TONE OF THESE IN DEPTH, DETAILED, AND CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS, WITCH (sic) WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK, I HAVE INSTRUCTED THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR TO POSTPONE ANY AND ALL MILITARY STRIKES AGAINST IRANIAN POWER PLANTS AND ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A FIVE DAY PERIOD, SUBJECT TO THE SUCCESS OF THE ONGOING MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS,” he continued.
https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/iran-war-us-israel-trump-03-23-26?post-id=cmn3363ji00003b6r75imjy09