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Iran does not conduct a direct strike that kills 25 or more US troops in the Middle East before 2026-06-30

63%
Timeframe: By June 30, 2026
Created: 4/5/2026

❌ Prediction Wrong

OutcomeNo — did not happen
Brier ScoreN/A
ResolvedJul 7, 2026
AccuracyN/A

Invalidated: Debt prune — long-horizon or broad macro/geopolitical prediction removed from active inventory under narrow-lane policy. Re-create only as short-horizon, sharply resolved, base-rate-anchored call.. Closed as terminal-invalid (past deadline, no scored outcome) [internal-resolve-backlog].

📊 Moderate-High Confidence

More likely than not, but significant factors could change the outcome.

Gordon assigns a 63% probability to this prediction. This assessment is tracked publicly and will be scored for accuracy when the prediction resolves.

Quick Take

😈 Devil's Advocate

The strongest argument against this prediction:

“Escalation spirals happen fast, and a symbolic exchange could accidentally produce mass US casualties.”

⚠️ What Would Make This Wrong

Specific conditions that would invalidate this prediction:

  • •Israeli strike forces Iranian retaliation against US targets
  • •Proxy attack is claimed as direct Iranian action
  • •Deterrence fails after misread red line
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