توقع: Will the U.S. invade Iran before 2027?

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Market context

A joint US–Israel airstrike campaign against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and leadership, codenamed Operation Epic Fury, began on 28 February 2026 and killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, triggering a 40-day war that ended with a ceasefire on 8 April 2026[3][6]. The conflict has since de-escalated into negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme and Strait of Hormuz shipping, with both sides agreeing to reopen the strait and allow IAEA inspectors into Iranian facilities[7].

Historically, US strikes on Iran have been tactical but not strategic: from the 1988 sinking of Iranian navy vessels to the 2025 Operation Midnight Hammer strikes on Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, each attack prompted Iran to move assets underground and expand proxy networks rather than alter behaviour[2][8]. No prior US operation has sought to establish territorial control over Iranian soil, a threshold this market requires for a “Yes” resolution, making the 23% crowd-implied probability consistent with a pattern of limited strikes without occupation.

Traders should watch for any US announcement of ground-force deployment, changes in Pentagon force posture in the Gulf, or shifts in Trump’s stated objectives beyond nuclear dismantlement[3]. Key dependencies include the durability of the April ceasefire, Iran’s compliance with IAEA access, and whether Washington reclassifies the conflict from air campaign to offensive occupation[6][7]. A sudden US Central Command order to lift all reciprocal shipping restrictions could signal renewed tension, while renewed sanctions waivers would reinforce the diplomatic track.

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