Geopolitics

Will Iran sabotage undersea internet cables by December 31?

14% say yes

Up 3 points today.

Decided by major news reports, by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM .

Each share pays $1 if it happens, so 14¢ means about a 14% chance.

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The short version

If that hasn’t happened by the deadline (December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET), the answer is No. Yes wins if: Iran or an Iranian proxy group physically damages undersea internet cables between market creation and the specified date, 11:59 PM ET.

Possible results

YesThe event in the question happens before the deadline.14%
What has to happen
Iran or an Iranian proxy group physically damages undersea internet cables between market creation and the specified date, 11:59 PM ET.
NoThe deadline passes without it happening.86%
What has to happen
That doesn’t happen by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.

The one trap

If this period would extend past the end date, this market will remain open to allow for 3 full calendar days to pass.

Price chart

Yes 14%No 86%

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The details

Rule note: needs confirmed reportsNo single official source

Fine-print risk

Low (15/100)

settles on the condition as written

Official source: settlement runs on Consensus of credible reporting (no single named data provider). Has no single feed: settlement relies on consensus reporting. No recorded moves for this market yet.
Fine print: A single outlet’s breaking report does not settle Yes; it needs several sources agreeing or official confirmation. Deadline: Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.

Source named: Consensus of credible reporting (not a tracked official feed, no release history)

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Key lines from the rules (Polymarket)

“This market will resolve to "Yes" if Iran or an Iranian proxy group physically damages undersea internet cables between market creation and the specified date…”
“The resolution source for this market will be credible reporting.”
“If this period would extend past the end date, this market will remain open to allow for 3 full calendar days to pass.”

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