Who will attend the next US x Iran diplomatic meeting?

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Market context

Polymarket prices this contract at **0% YES** today, which means the market is effectively saying there is no visible path to a qualifying face-to-face or authorised diplomatic attendance before the 30 June settlement. Because the contract settles on the *next* US–Iran diplomatic meeting, a trader on Polygon is not betting on general engagement or phone contact: the listed person must actually attend the meeting in an official capacity, with the position represented by conditional tokens and funded in USDC. Reuters reported in June 2025 that US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi were speaking by phone during a crisis, but the same reporting said Tehran would not re-enter talks unless Israel stopped its strikes, underscoring how quickly direct attendance can hinge on security conditions and political consent.[1]

For historical framing, this is a market where low probabilities can persist until an announcement lands. The 2025–2026 US–Iran negotiating track has already included direct and indirect contacts, including high-level talks in Oman and later mediation-driven discussions, but those episodes show that the format can shift from direct to mediated very quickly.[3][4] That matters for reading a 0% print: the contract is not about diplomatic sentiment, but about a specific attendance event, and past US–Iran diplomacy has often depended on intermediaries such as Oman or other regional channels rather than a fully scheduled bilateral meeting.[2][3]

The main catalysts are formal scheduling, venue confirmation, and any public readout from Washington, Tehran, Oman, Qatar, or another intermediary. Traders should watch for an announced in-person session, confirmation of who is representing each side, and whether the talks are direct or merely mediated, since indirect contact does not qualify under the market rules. Reuters’ June 2025 reporting suggests the immediate dependency chain is still ceasefire or de-escalation first, talks second, so any renewed military flare-up or refusal to meet would keep the contract pinned near zero.[1]

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Methodology

We track Who will attend the next US x Iran diplomatic meeting? on the five venues with material liquidity for prediction markets. Live odds come from the Polymarket Polygon order book — the only source that ships real-time data under an open licence. For Kalshi, Betfair and Manifold we list platform attributes (fee, KYC, settlement, payment) instead of fabricated odds, because their APIs use non-comparable contract definitions.

Resolution & payout

Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.

Kalshi-based markets settle in USD via the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. Betfair Exchange settles in GBP/EUR net of commission. Manifold is play-money and does not pay out real funds.

FAQ

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

On Polymarket Legit?, 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.

Is this market available outside the US?

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What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

What does it cost to trade on Polymarket Legit??

Zero. Polymarket Legit? routes every order to the live Polymarket order book; the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction.

Do I need to KYC for this market?

Not under $1,500 of lifetime trading volume. Above that threshold, Polymarket Legit? triggers a quick verification flow that finishes in minutes.