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Mojtaba Khamenei’s injuries fuel Iran leadership change speculation

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 23, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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Mojtaba Khamenei’s severe injuries from the February 28 airstrike have intensified speculation about a leadership change. The Iran leadership change by December 31 market is at 39% YES, up from 31% a week ago.

The December 31 market, now at 39% YES, shows the largest movement among the related contracts. The May 31 market is at 16%, an 8-point increase over the next 31 days. The April 30 market sits at 7% YES.

Trading volume is $5,626 in USDC traded daily. The order book requires $3,920 to move the price 5 points, indicating moderate liquidity. The largest move in the last 24 hours was a 1-point spike at 12:41 AM.

The incapacitation of the new Supreme Leader amid ongoing conflict raises the probability of a leadership change. At 39¢, a YES share pays $1 if a change occurs by December 31, a 2.56x return. Belief in Mojtaba’s continued incapacitation would justify this bet, especially if the Provisional Leadership Council remains in charge.

Watch for announcements from the Assembly of Experts or IRGC statements on leadership. A public appearance by Mojtaba could shift the market sharply.

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Iran Leadership Change
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
December 31 39% Trade →
April 30 7.9% Trade →
May 31 15.5% Trade →
Will Reza Pahlavi Enter Iran June 30
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
June 30 6.5% Trade →
December 31 13.5% Trade →
Will The Iranian Regime Fall April 30
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
April 30 0.7% Trade →
Will The Iranian Regime Fall May 31
Contract Odds Δ since publish Volume 24h
May 31 4.6% Trade →
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