This market will resolve to “Yes” if, at any point between June 22, 2025 and December 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (PT), active-duty U.S. military personnel are confirmed to have physically operated on the territory of Iran.
This includes:
Any combat or non-combat deployment involving U.S. troops physically present on Iranian soil, even briefly
Participation in raids, ground operations, seizures, or occupations conducted by the U.S. military
Presence of U.S. special operations forces, marines, army units, or other personnel inside Iran, even if temporary
Confirmation must come from one or more of the following:
Official statements from the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. government, or Iranian government
A consensus of credible reporting from major international outlets (e.g., Reuters, AP, BBC, NYT, WSJ)
Exclusions (Does NOT qualify):
Airstrikes, drone attacks, or missile strikes launched from outside Iran
U.S. troops stationed in neighboring countries or conducting operations near the border
Covert activity or unconfirmed reports without substantial corroboration
Cyber operations, training of proxies, or diplomatic visits
Summary:
Only the physical presence of uniformed U.S. troops on Iranian soil—acknowledged publicly or credibly confirmed—will trigger a “Yes” resolution.