Recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela and the Iran conflict earlier in 2026, including the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, resolved without triggering wider regional war, sustained economic collapse, or additional major power interventions. Traders assign an 83% probability to “Yes” amid subsequent diplomatic de-escalation signals, contained oil market effects, and the absence of fresh escalations through mid-year. Domestic U.S. government funding negotiations and the ongoing FIFA World Cup preparations have also proceeded without triggering new systemic disruptions. This pricing reflects crowd-sourced assessment that the balance of scheduled electoral, legislative, and diplomatic events through December is unlikely to produce further high-impact shocks.