Trader consensus on Polymarket prices a low probability for Iran directly targeting commercial shipping, amid Tehran's calculated restraint despite escalating Israel-Iran shadow war. Primary drivers include U.S. naval deterrence in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman, Iran's economic dependence on oil exports through these chokepoints, and reliance on proxies like Yemen's Houthis for Red Sea disruptions rather than direct action. Recent developments feature Iran's limited missile response to Israeli strikes in October 2024, with no verified tanker hits attributed to Tehran since 2021 incidents. Upcoming catalysts include potential further Israeli reprisals, U.S. election impacts on regional policy, and OPEC+ meetings that could influence oil flow risks and market odds.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · UpdatedIran successfully targets shipping on...?
Iran successfully targets shipping on...?
March 18
23%
March 19
21%
March 20
24%
March 21
40%
March 22
42%
March 23
42%
March 24
42%
March 25
42%
March 26
43%
March 27
43%
March 28
43%
March 29
42%
March 30
42%
March 31
42%
$3,294 Vol.
March 18
23%
March 19
21%
March 20
24%
March 21
40%
March 22
42%
March 23
42%
March 24
42%
March 25
42%
March 26
43%
March 27
43%
March 28
43%
March 29
42%
March 30
42%
March 31
42%
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 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.
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 the date/time of a qualifying incident cannot be confirmed by a consensus of credible reporting by the end of the second calendar date after the specified date, it will resolve to "No" regardless of whether a strike is later confirmed to have taken place.
Market Opened: Mar 17, 2026, 5:35 PM ET
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0x65070BE91...Trader consensus on Polymarket prices a low probability for Iran directly targeting commercial shipping, amid Tehran's calculated restraint despite escalating Israel-Iran shadow war. Primary drivers include U.S. naval deterrence in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman, Iran's economic dependence on oil exports through these chokepoints, and reliance on proxies like Yemen's Houthis for Red Sea disruptions rather than direct action. Recent developments feature Iran's limited missile response to Israeli strikes in October 2024, with no verified tanker hits attributed to Tehran since 2021 incidents. Upcoming catalysts include potential further Israeli reprisals, U.S. election impacts on regional policy, and OPEC+ meetings that could influence oil flow risks and market odds.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated


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