Iran-US Tensions Escalate with Military Response Threats

🚨 Iran's Next Move?

By Polymarket
Jun 23, 2025, 2:03 PM
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Iran's military has announced it will determine the timing and scale of its response to recent US actions, with a 51% probability of response by next Monday according to Polymarket predictions.​ All US citizens and personnel in the region have been declared potential targets.​

Key developments:

  • Iran claims enriched uranium stockpile remains intact post-US attacks
  • US invasion probability stands at 14%
  • Nuclear detonation odds this year: 18%
  • Previous US strike probability: >70%
  • Iran experiencing possible cyberattack with widespread internet disruption (85% likelihood)

Market indicators suggest declining US-Iran nuclear deal prospects (37% chance) amid rising regional tensions.​

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