Experts Say US-Iran Conflict Is Mutually Damaging Stalemate With No Winners
Barbara Slavin argues the war in the Persian Gulf is a stalemate where neither Washington nor Tehran can claim success amid rising costs and shortages.
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| Time | Chance of yes |
|---|---|
| now | 17% |
| 12 Sept, 18:39 UTC | 17% |
| 11 Sept, 18:39 UTC | 16% |
The story so far
2 publishers have covered this in 2 articles since 8 Sept 2026. The Hill News published first, on 8 September at 14:00 UTC; France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines followed 2h 16m later. The most recent article, from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines, appeared on 8 September at 16:16 UTC.
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- Will the U.S. invade Iran before 2027? — the market puts it at 17%, with $200k traded in the last 24 hours, closing 1 Jan 2027.
- Iran invades Kuwait by October 31? — the market puts it at 1%, with $2 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 1 Nov 2026.
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- Polymarket Will the U.S. invade Iran before 2027? 17% +1
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- Polymarket Iran invades Kuwait by October 31? 1%
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In this story
- Mark Owen
- Barbara Slavin
- Simpson Center
- United States
- Iran