Will Mohammad Khatami be the next Supreme Leader of Iran?

Low probability for Khatami as next Supreme Leader of Iran.

The prediction market indicates a strong consensus against Mohammad Khatami becoming the next Supreme Leader, with a 99.95% probability of 'NO'. The AI probability also reflects a similar sentiment, suggesting that market participants do not foresee a significant shift in leadership dynamics in Iran.

• 1 Current market sentiment strongly favors 'NO' for Khatami's leadership.
• 2 The probability gap suggests a stable political environment in Iran.
• 3 Historical trends show limited chances for reformist leaders in this role.
• 4 Market liquidity appears sufficient for current trading activity.
• 5 Time to expiry allows for potential developments but remains unlikely.

The Supreme Leader of Iran is chosen by the Assembly of Experts.

This market will resolve according to the person who is named as the next Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The resolution of this market will be based on the first official announcement of the next Supreme Leader of Iran after Ali Khamenei.

Any interim, acting, or temporary leader will not count toward the resolution of this market.

If Ali Khamenei remains the Supreme Leader of Iran or the next Supreme Leader of Iran is not officially announced by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “None by June 30”.

If the position of Supreme Leader is formally abolished — including instances in which the Islamic Republic of Iran ceases to exist, is replaced, or no longer maintains the office of Supreme Leader — this market will resolve to “Position abolished”.

Only individuals formally appointed to the office titled “Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran” (or a clearly direct constitutional equivalent replacing that title) will qualify. Individuals serving solely as President, head of state, head of government, or in any other role that is not explicitly the Supreme