Who will enter Iran by June 30?

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A breakthrough US-Iran memorandum of understanding, signed remotely on 17 June 2026 by President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, has effectively ended the war between the two nations and Israel, triggering a 60-day ceasefire and renewed diplomatic engagement[3]. This agreement, which includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to hostilities in Lebanon, marks a historic shift from the military actions initiated in February 2026[3]. With sanctions on Iran’s oil waived and frozen assets released, the geopolitical landscape has transformed from confrontation to negotiation, making any high-profile visit by foreign leaders to Tehran plausible for the first time since the conflict began[5].

Historically, such rapid de-escalation rarely precedes immediate physical visits by Western leaders, as seen in past US-Iran thaw attempts where diplomatic channels opened months before territorial entry occurred[2]. However, the current consensus among Iranian regime leaders on red lines—particularly maintaining management over the strait—suggests a more stable foundation for future engagement than previous failed talks[2]. On platforms like Polymarket, traders see decimal odds reflecting this nuance, whereas Kalshi and Betfair often display implied probabilities that may obscure the 0% crowd-implied price, while Smarkets’ lower fee structure could attract more liquidity on this specific binary outcome[1].

Traders should monitor Vice President JD Vance’s delayed trip to Switzerland for direct talks, as his potential attendance at a signing event could signal a timeline for a physical visit[4]. Additionally, the scheduled travel of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to Switzerland for further negotiations on nuclear issues and uranium enrichment levels remains a critical dependency[3]. Recent reporting from Al Jazeera confirms President Pezeshkian’s inaugural international trip to Pakistan for crucial talks, indicating a new era of active diplomacy that may soon extend to Western capitals or Tehran itself[1].

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This page compares Who will enter Iran by June 30? specifically across Polymarket, Kalshi, Betfair Exchange and Smarkets. Live odds come from the Polymarket order book; the other venues' contract details are maintained manually because their APIs aren't directly comparable. Every CTA routes to PolyGram, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

Resolution & payout

Settlement is the biggest difference between the four platforms: Polymarket on-chain in USDC (instant), Kalshi USD via CFTC (T+1), Betfair and Smarkets in local currency via bank withdrawal (T+1 to T+3). PolyGram routes every trade directly into Polymarket's on-chain settlement, which is why payouts land fastest.

FAQ

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

On PolyGram, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

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