US obtains Iranian enriched uranium by...?
Yes refers to: December 31
Short Answer
1. Market Behavior & Drivers
- U.S. obtaining enriched uranium is highly improbable due to Iran's explicit prohibition.
- Recovering buried enriched uranium faces low feasibility given severe technical hazards.
- Resolution by August 31 faces extremely limited time amid denied U.S.-Iran negotiations.
Who Wins and Why
| Outcome | Market | Model | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 31 | 4.0% | 4.5% | Iran prohibits transfer, technical challenges are significant, and a diplomatic impasse persists. |
Current Context
Sources (18)
- 1Can the US seize Iran’s enriched uranium – and what are the risks? | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeeraaljazeera.com
- 2Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile: Can it be safely transferred? | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeeraaljazeera.com
- 3Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained - KTVZktvz.com
- 4NYT: US to demand Iran transfer enriched uranium stockpilecaliber.az
- 5'Enriched uranium not going to be transferred anywhere', Iran says - TRT Worldtrtworld.com
- 6Iran and Nuclear Weapons Productioncongress.gov
- 7Iran and Nuclear Weapons Productioncongress.gov
- 8U.S. Military Operations Against Iran’s Missile and Nuclear Programscongress.gov
- 9Capturing Iran’s highly enriched uranium would require a large US ground force, sources say | CNN Politicscnn.com
- 10U.S. Strikes on Nuclear Sites in Irancongress.gov
- 11Trump says Iran's enriched uranium will be given to US 'immediately' or destroyed elsewhere - TRT Worldtrtworld.com
- 12US Launches New Strikes on Iran as Hormuz Traffic Slumps | Bloomberg Businessweekyoutube.com
- 13US & Iran Hold Fire For Now, Three Shot Dead In Seattle | Bloomberg Daybreak: US Editionyoutube.com
- 14Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship struck in Hormuz - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012al-monitor.com
- 15Live updates: Trump calls off Iran strikes, warns of ‘last chance’ to sign a deal | CNNcnn.com
- 16Trump says talks with Iran under way but Tehran denies any planned - Nikkei Asiaasia.nikkei.com
- 17US-Iran Talks Continue; SK Hynix's US Debut | Bloomberg Daybreak: US Editionyoutube.com
- 18Iran Says Hormuz Talks Underway, Stocks Rise as Oil Plunge | Bloomberg Daybreak: US Editionyoutube.com
2. Price Chart
Historical Price (Probability)
3. Significant Price Movements
Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.
📉 July 29, 2026: 46.0pp drop
Price decreased from 49.0% to 3.0%
Outcome: August 31
Sources (7)
- 1NYT: US to demand Iran transfer enriched uranium stockpilecaliber.az
- 2Officials report progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz | AP Newsapnews.com
- 3Can Pakistan keep US-Iran diplomacy alive as mistrust deepens? | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeeraaljazeera.com
- 4Qatar says progress made toward US-Iran talks - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012al-monitor.com
- 5Live updates: Trump calls off Iran strikes, warns of ‘last chance’ to sign a deal | CNNcnn.com
- 6Iran and Nuclear Weapons Production | Congress.gov | Library of Congresscongress.gov
- 7Iran and Nuclear Weapons Productioncongress.gov
4. Market Data
Contract Snapshot
For a Kalshi prediction market, a "Yes" resolution occurs if the US government or military officially announces or confirms physical possession of any quantity of Iranian enriched uranium, or if a widespread consensus of credible reporting indicates such possession. Otherwise, the market resolves to "No."
Multiple markets exist, each resolving by 11:59 PM ET on specific dates in 2026: April 30, May 31, June 30, July 31, August 31, September 30, or December 31.
"Possession" means actual physical custody or control; mere announcements of future acquisition plans do not qualify. While primary resolution sources are official US government announcements, a widespread consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Available Contracts
Market options and current pricing
| Outcome bucket | Yes (price) | No (price) | Last trade probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 31 | $0.05 | $0.96 | 4% |
Market Discussion
As of early August 2026, the United States has not obtained Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, despite a June 17, 2026, memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlining negotiations for its disposition [1]. While the MOU suggests "downblending on site," the U.S. continues to press for the stockpile's transfer out of Iran, which Iran resists, with reports also indicating much of the uranium may be inaccessible under rubble from June 2025 U.S. strikes [1].
5. Trust Index
Order book is critically thin.
Primary risk· Trade quality
Includes the cost to trade: a $10,000 order can't be filled here because the order book is too thin.
Weighted blend with hard caps — a critically weak safety pillar, or a severe trading anomaly, caps the total regardless of the rest. Full methodology · About the Trust Index
6. What specific diplomatic concessions from the Trump administration could realistically lead to an agreement with Iran on the uranium stockpile before year-end 2026?
| Negotiation Status | Declared as a 'last chance' by President Trump (as of August 4, 2026) [1][2][3][4][5] |
|---|---|
| Potential US Concessions | Lifting naval blockade, oil export sanctions waivers, unfreezing billions in Iranian assets [3][6][7] |
| Probability of Uranium Transfer by Year-End 2026 | Less than 15% (prediction markets) [8][9][10] |
Sources (10)
- 1Trump says new talks are 'last chance' for Iran to forge deal | AP Newsapnews.com
- 2Trump says Iran talks to resume Monday after scrapping strikescnbc.com
- 3Trump says not to rush as U.S. nears potential Iran deal | PBS Newspbs.org
- 4Trump warns Iran it has last chance to avoid escalating US strikes | Fox Newsfoxnews.com
- 5Trump says new talks are Iran's 'last chance' to make deal before 'decapitation' - France 24france24.com
- 6Trump’s Least Bad Option in Iran | Foreign Affairsforeignaffairs.com
- 7Trump's U.S.-Iran framework agreement, explainednpr.org
- 8https://polymarket.com/event/us-obtains-iranian-enriched-uranium-bypolymarket.com
- 9US obtains Iranian enriched uranium by...? - Live Odds & Analysis | Marketssmarketss.com
- 10US obtains Iranian enriched uranium by December… 75% No · Polymarketexplorer.struct.to
7. What recent official statements from Iranian leadership specifically address the possibility of transferring enriched uranium abroad in 2026?
| Directive Issue Date | May 2026 [1][2][3] |
|---|---|
| Directive Issuer | Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei [1][2][3] |
| Transfer Negotiability Stance | Not subject to negotiation [4][5][6] |
Sources (7)
- 1Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran...reuters.com
- 2Mojtaba forbids export of enriched uranium: officials - The Hinduthehindu.com
- 3Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile: Can it be safely transferred? | Al Jazeera Mirroraljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app
- 4Transfer of Enriched Uranium Abroad Out of Question: Iran Spokesman - Politics news - Tasnim News Agencytasnimnews.ir
- 5'Enriched uranium not going to be transferred anywhere', Iran says - TRT Worldtrtworld.com
- 6Iran Won’t Transfer Enriched Uranium Abroad: Spokesman - Politics news - Tasnim News Agencytasnimnews.ir
- 7Transferring enriched uranium from Iran difficult: IAEA chief - Mehr News Agencyen.mehrnews.com
8. How do the stated positions of the Trump administration and the Israeli government differ on the final resolution of Iran's enriched uranium program?
| Trump Admin. Policy | Downblending enriched uranium on-site under IAEA supervision [1][2] |
|---|---|
| Israel's Policy | Complete removal of enriched uranium and dismantling infrastructure [3][4][5][6][7] |
| Trump Policy Formalization | Mid-2026 memorandum of understanding [1][2] |
Sources (8)
- 1Iran's nuclear program still must be negotiated after initial deal | AP Newsapnews.com
- 2Here's how Trump's memo of understanding with Iran compares to the Obama nuclear deal - CBS Newscbsnews.com
- 3Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel will never let Iran rebuild nuclear sites | The Jerusalem Postjpost.com
- 4Principles for an Israeli Strategy to Address the Iranian... - INSSinss.org.il
- 5Iran war ‘not over,’ uranium must be removed: Netanyahuenglish.alarabiya.net
- 6Israel demands removal of all uranium from Iran, prepares for escalationisraelhayom.com
- 7Netanyahu lists condition for US-Iran deal but Tehran wants sanctions relief: Will second round of nuclear talks succeed?wionews.com
- 8Trump: US 'very close' to deal with Iran, but demanding stricter nuclear terms | The Times of Israeltimesofisrael.com
9. What escalatory actions by Iran could trigger a U.S. military operation to seize the uranium stockpile before the end of 2026?
| Iran Uranium Stockpile | estimated 970-pound (near-weapons-grade enriched) [1][2] |
|---|---|
| Operation Status | Paused as of June 2026 [3] |
| Troop Requirement | Large-scale deployment of U.S. ground troops [1][2] |
Sources (6)
- 1Will Trump deploy US troops to seize Iran's uranium? | AP Newsapnews.com
- 2Large US special ops force would be needed on ground to seize Iran's uranium - ABC Newsabcnews.com
- 3Exclusive: US military rushed to prepare ground mission to capture Iran’s uranium, but Trump paused it, sources say – KION Central Coastkioncentralcoast.com
- 4Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship struck in Hormuz | The Straits Timesstraitstimes.com
- 5Iran general warns US warships: Any attempt to open new Hormuz route could trigger attackgulfnews.com
- 6Iran warns against ‘fire of war’ amid US strike threats on energy sites | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeeraaljazeera.com
10. What technical assessments exist on the feasibility and timeline for recovering Iran's enriched uranium from the rubble of its nuclear facilities?
| Uranium Enrichment Level | 60 percent [1][2] |
|---|---|
| Buried Uranium Quantity | approximately 400 kilograms [1][2] |
| International Inspector Access | restricted [1][2] |
Sources (10)
- 160% uranium lies under rubble, no plan to retrieve it, Iran's FM says | Iran Internationaliranintl.com
- 2When the Shooting Stops: Securing Iran's Nuclear Program...nti.org
- 3Recovering buried uranium at Iran’s Isfahan nuclear site is impossible, expert saysynetnews.com
- 4Why seizing Iran's uranium would be so risky for the USbbc.com
- 5Iran's nuclear materials and equipment remain a danger in...theconversation.com
- 6‘The mother of all commando raids’: US forces may need to secure uranium in Iran, analysts say | Stars and Stripesstripes.com
- 7https://polymarket.com/event/us-obtains-iranian-enriched-uranium-bypolymarket.com
- 8US obtains Iranian enriched uranium by December 31?tomorrowodds.com
- 9Will the US Obtain Iranian Enriched Uranium by May 31?lines.com
- 10US obtains Iranian enriched uranium Odds: No Clear Favorite Yet | Live Oddspredictioncircle.com
11. What Could Change the Odds
Key Catalysts
Key Dates & Catalysts
- Closes: December 31, 2026
Sources (12)
- 1NYT: US to demand Iran transfer enriched uranium stockpilecaliber.az
- 2Pending deal 'leads to' Washington getting Iran's enriched...timesofisrael.com
- 3U.S. considers $20 billion Iran cash-for-uranium dealaxios.com
- 4Trump says Iran’s enriched uranium would go to US under emerging dealynetnews.com
- 5Iran and Nuclear Weapons Productioncongress.gov
- 6Iran and Nuclear Weapons Productioncongress.gov
- 7Iran says enriched uranium 'not going to be transferred' despite Trump claim | RNZ Newsrnz.co.nz
- 8U.S.-Iran Ceasefire: Assessment, Reactions, and Issues for Congresscongress.gov
- 9Officials report progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz | AP Newsapnews.com
- 10Trump and Iran clash over Strait of Hormuz talks as cargo ship is attackednbcnews.com
- 11Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship struck in Hormuz - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012al-monitor.com
- 12Live updates: Trump calls off Iran strikes, warns of ‘last chance’ to sign a deal | CNNcnn.com