US Withdrawal from Iran MOU Talks: Live Probability
Markets give a 38.0% chance—a substantial minority view—that the US announces its withdrawal from the Iran MOU negotiations by August 31. The June 14 memorandum established a 60-day framework, placing this deadline at the core of market pricing.
Will the US announce withdrawal from MOU negotiations by August 31?
Updated · Volume $693.3K
| Outcome | Probability | 24h |
|---|---|---|
| Will the US announce withdrawal from MOU negotiations by August 31? | 38.0% | +5.0 |
| Will the US announce withdrawal from MOU negotiations by July 31? | 16.5% | -5.0 |
| Will the US announce withdrawal from MOU negotiations by July 24? | 15.0% | -4.0 |
| Will the US announce withdrawal from MOU negotiations by July 17? | 8.2% | -4.4 |
| Will the US announce withdrawal from MOU negotiations by June 30? | 0.0% | — |
| Will the US announce withdrawal from MOU negotiations by June 26? | 0.0% | — |
| Will the US announce withdrawal from MOU negotiations by July 10? | 0.0% | — |
The headline deadline of August 31 is a a substantial minority view (38.0%). By contrast, the July 31 and July 24 cutoffs are both considered unlikely (16.5%) and unlikely (15.0%), respectively. The remaining dates are long shots.
Context
On June 14, 2026, the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that ended immediate hostilities and set a 60-day timeline for negotiating a final agreement. This prediction market tracks whether the US government—through an official channel and authorised representative—will publicly announce a definitive termination of its participation in those negotiations by a given date. The market’s headline contract, covering any withdrawal announcement through August 31, trades at 38.0%, reflecting a finely balanced assessment. The contract has ranged between 29.0% and 54.0%. Total trading volume stands at $693.3K. Shorter timeframes attract far less confidence. The July 31 deadline is priced at 16.5%, an unlikely outcome. The July 24 deadline sits at a similarly unlikely 15.0%. Markets appear to expect that any US decision to exit the talks, if it materialises, is more likely late in the 60‑day window. Other even earlier dates draw only negligible attention. For a ‘Yes’ resolution, the announcement must be clear and unambiguous: a declarative statement of the United States’ present withdrawal from the overall negotiation process. Temporary suspensions, pauses, or walkouts from specific meetings do not qualify unless they explicitly end participation. Conditional withdrawals or threats contingent on future events also fall short. The communication must come through official channels from an authorised individual. Leaked, anonymous, or third‑party reports do not count. Once a qualifying announcement occurs, the market resolves ‘Yes’ regardless of any later reversal.
FAQ
What constitutes a qualifying announcement of withdrawal?
An official, public, and unambiguous statement by the US government—via the President, State Department, National Security Council, or other authorised representative—declaring a definitive end to participation in the MOU negotiations.
Do temporary pauses or walkouts count as a withdrawal?
No. Only a clear, present termination of the overall negotiation process qualifies. Suspensions, adjournments, or refusals to attend specific meetings, even if open-ended, do not trigger a ‘Yes’ resolution.
What if the US later reverses its decision?
The market resolves ‘Yes’ as soon as the qualifying announcement is made, irrespective of any subsequent reversal or continued participation.
What happens if the announcement is conditional?
A withdrawal contingent on future events does not qualify. The announcement must be a declarative statement of a present and decided termination.
How is the deadline date applied?
The market resolves ‘Yes’ if a qualifying announcement occurs on or before the specified end date at 11:59 PM ET. If no such announcement has been made by then, the market resolves ‘No’.
Data: Polymarket · Methodology · Not financial advice