Egypt's top security body says it has agreed to support Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed Houthi rebels, as drones targeted Riyadh and Saudi-led forces launched airstrikes to break the Houthi siege of Taiz. Civilians are bearing the cost: an airstrike killed at least nine people in Houthi-held Yemen, fires were reported on three tankers, and DW reports that Houthi attacks on strategic Saudi assets threaten Riyadh's economic standing. Watch Russia's top diplomat's visit to Tehran, which he says aims to avert a return to major hostilities, as CNN reports the US is considering using its biggest non-nuclear bomb against Iran if President Trump decides to renew combat.
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Poll
Should the US take military action if Iran moves closer to a nuclear weapon?
How the odds moved
Will the United States conduct a direct military strike against Iranian territory by March 1, 2027?
Yes, US strike occurs 28%No US strike occurs 72%
No moves yet. The odds change only when one of the events below is confirmed by at least two outlets or an official source.
What would move the odds
These are possible future events Zoose is watching for, not news. None has happened unless it is marked Confirmed.
Possible · not happened25% chance
Houthi strike causes mass casualties in Saudi ArabiaIf it happens:↑ Yes, US strike occurs↓ No US strike occurs
Will it happen by Mar 1?
Possible · not happened15% chance
IAEA reports Iran reaching 90% enrichmentIf it happens:↑ Yes, US strike occurs↓ No US strike occurs
Will it happen by Mar 1?
Possible · not happened30% chance
Third US carrier strike group enters Persian GulfIf it happens:↑ Yes, US strike occurs
Will it happen by Mar 1?
Possible · not happened20% chance
Oman-mediated de-escalation agreement signedIf it happens:↓ Yes, US strike occurs
Will it happen by Mar 1?
Started at 28% / 72% on Oct 16. Each event can fire once.
Make your forecast
Scenarios to Mar 1, 2027
Will the United States conduct a direct military strike against Iranian territory by March 1, 2027?
Yes, US strike occurs
28%
No US strike occurs
72%
Odds move when a signpost is confirmed by the news.
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New forecast: Will the United States conduct a direct military strike against Iranian territory by March 1, 2027? Starting odds: Yes, US strike occurs 28%, No US strike occurs 72%.