Recent tensions between Iran and France have centered on mutual accusations of diplomatic interference and violations of the Vienna Convention, prompting reciprocal expulsions in August 2026. Iran first barred two French embassy staff from returning after their July detention over alleged involvement in internal affairs cases, leading French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot to announce the expulsion of two Iranian diplomats in retaliation. This exchange follows earlier 2026 actions by the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Argentina against Iranian officials on security grounds. Trader assessments of further expulsions by other states or additional French measures hinge on whether the bilateral dispute escalates into wider diplomatic isolation or remains contained amid ongoing regional dynamics. No major scheduled multilateral events immediately tied to these cases appear on the near-term horizon.
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This market will resolve to “Yes” if any country expels the Iranian Ambassador stationed in that country as of market creation between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
For the purposes of this market, “expel” refers to a formal action by a country requiring the Iranian Ambassador currently stationed there as of market creation to leave the country, including a declaration of persona non grata. Revocation of the Ambassador’s visa or denial of entry to that country will not alone suffice.
An announcement of a qualifying expulsion will suffice for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the Ambassador actually leaves the country.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the relevant country’s government; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Recent tensions between Iran and France have centered on mutual accusations of diplomatic interference and violations of the Vienna Convention, prompting reciprocal expulsions in August 2026. Iran first barred two French embassy staff from returning after their July detention over alleged involvement in internal affairs cases, leading French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot to announce the expulsion of two Iranian diplomats in retaliation. This exchange follows earlier 2026 actions by the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Argentina against Iranian officials on security grounds. Trader assessments of further expulsions by other states or additional French measures hinge on whether the bilateral dispute escalates into wider diplomatic isolation or remains contained amid ongoing regional dynamics. No major scheduled multilateral events immediately tied to these cases appear on the near-term horizon.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if any country expels the Iranian Ambassador stationed in that country as of market creation between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
For the purposes of this market, “expel” refers to a formal action by a country requiring the Iranian Ambassador currently stationed there as of market creation to leave the country, including a declaration of persona non grata. Revocation of the Ambassador’s visa or denial of entry to that country will not alone suffice.
An announcement of a qualifying expulsion will suffice for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the Ambassador actually leaves the country.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the relevant country’s government; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
For the purposes of this market, “expel” refers to a formal action by a country requiring the Iranian Ambassador currently stationed there as of market creation to leave the country, including a declaration of persona non grata. Revocation of the Ambassador’s visa or denial of entry to that country will not alone suffice.
An announcement of a qualifying expulsion will suffice for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the Ambassador actually leaves the country.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the relevant country’s government; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Aug 19, 2026, 8:32 PM ET
Volume
$20,214End Date
Oct 31, 2026Market Opened
Aug 19, 2026, 8:32 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to “Yes” if any country expels the Iranian Ambassador stationed in that country as of market creation between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
For the purposes of this market, “expel” refers to a formal action by a country requiring the Iranian Ambassador currently stationed there as of market creation to leave the country, including a declaration of persona non grata. Revocation of the Ambassador’s visa or denial of entry to that country will not alone suffice.
An announcement of a qualifying expulsion will suffice for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the Ambassador actually leaves the country.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the relevant country’s government; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Recent tensions between Iran and France have centered on mutual accusations of diplomatic interference and violations of the Vienna Convention, prompting reciprocal expulsions in August 2026. Iran first barred two French embassy staff from returning after their July detention over alleged involvement in internal affairs cases, leading French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot to announce the expulsion of two Iranian diplomats in retaliation. This exchange follows earlier 2026 actions by the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Argentina against Iranian officials on security grounds. Trader assessments of further expulsions by other states or additional French measures hinge on whether the bilateral dispute escalates into wider diplomatic isolation or remains contained amid ongoing regional dynamics. No major scheduled multilateral events immediately tied to these cases appear on the near-term horizon.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if any country expels the Iranian Ambassador stationed in that country as of market creation between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
For the purposes of this market, “expel” refers to a formal action by a country requiring the Iranian Ambassador currently stationed there as of market creation to leave the country, including a declaration of persona non grata. Revocation of the Ambassador’s visa or denial of entry to that country will not alone suffice.
An announcement of a qualifying expulsion will suffice for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the Ambassador actually leaves the country.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the relevant country’s government; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
For the purposes of this market, “expel” refers to a formal action by a country requiring the Iranian Ambassador currently stationed there as of market creation to leave the country, including a declaration of persona non grata. Revocation of the Ambassador’s visa or denial of entry to that country will not alone suffice.
An announcement of a qualifying expulsion will suffice for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the Ambassador actually leaves the country.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the relevant country’s government; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$20,214End Date
Oct 31, 2026Market Opened
Aug 19, 2026, 8:32 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Recent tensions between Iran and France have centered on mutual accusations of diplomatic interference and violations of the Vienna Convention, prompting reciprocal expulsions in August 2026. Iran first barred two French embassy staff from returning after their July detention over alleged involvement in internal affairs cases, leading French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot to announce the expulsion of two Iranian diplomats in retaliation. This exchange follows earlier 2026 actions by the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Argentina against Iranian officials on security grounds. Trader assessments of further expulsions by other states or additional French measures hinge on whether the bilateral dispute escalates into wider diplomatic isolation or remains contained amid ongoing regional dynamics. No major scheduled multilateral events immediately tied to these cases appear on the near-term horizon.
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