US recognition of Reza Pahlavi as Iran leader stays a long shot

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    "Polymarket prices only 4% on the US recognizing Reza Pahlavi as Iran's leader before year-end, keeping regime-change recognition firmly in long-shot territory.",
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    "The Strait of Hormuz reopening-by-year-end Polymarket contract sits at 19%, offering a related read on how far markets believe the conflict will be resolved in 2026.",
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      "story": "As the US conducts heavy strikes on Iranian targets after Iranian forces attacked US troops in Jordan, Trump is weighing next steps on Iran amid a growing military buildup.",
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      "label": "Peter Martin, Patrick Sykes, Fiona Macdonald, Samy Adghirni: Pressure builds on Iran as Trump boosts U.S. military presence - The J",
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