The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has prioritized negotiations with Baghdad over oil exports, budget transfers, salary payments, and constitutional disputes within Iraq’s federal framework, following high-level meetings and agreements in 2026 that restored some revenue flows under federal oversight. Internal political deadlock after the 2024 regional elections, financial pressures, and repeated Iranian strikes have reinforced emphasis on stability and sovereignty inside Iraq rather than secession. The 2017 referendum’s aftermath—territorial losses, federal court rulings against unilateral moves, and international opposition—continues to shape caution, with KRG leaders publicly reaffirming dialogue and constitutional ties. No official statements or actions indicate plans for a formal independence declaration before the December 31, 2026 deadline, aligning with trader consensus reflected in the 93.8% “No” probability.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedKRG declares independence from Iraq by December 31?
KRG declares independence from Iraq by December 31?
6% chance
$272,711 Vol.
$272,711 Vol.
Dec 31, 2026
6% chance
$272,711 Vol.
$272,711 Vol.
Dec 31, 2026
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), or a ruling party, coalition, or executive official of the KRG, formally declares the creation of a new independent state separate from Iraq and asserts governing authority over a specified territory within Iraq by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying public announcement alone is sufficient for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether governing authority is actually established, maintained, or recognized.
A declaration must include a clear public statement by the organization or its leadership announcing the establishment of an independent political entity separate from Iraq and claiming governmental authority over an identified geographic area previously under Iraqi governance.
The claimed territory does not need to be precisely defined but must be at least partially specified. A majority of the claimed territory must lie within the internationally recognized borders of Iraq as they existed at the time of this market’s creation.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has prioritized negotiations with Baghdad over oil exports, budget transfers, salary payments, and constitutional disputes within Iraq’s federal framework, following high-level meetings and agreements in 2026 that restored some revenue flows under federal oversight. Internal political deadlock after the 2024 regional elections, financial pressures, and repeated Iranian strikes have reinforced emphasis on stability and sovereignty inside Iraq rather than secession. The 2017 referendum’s aftermath—territorial losses, federal court rulings against unilateral moves, and international opposition—continues to shape caution, with KRG leaders publicly reaffirming dialogue and constitutional ties. No official statements or actions indicate plans for a formal independence declaration before the December 31, 2026 deadline, aligning with trader consensus reflected in the 93.8% “No” probability.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), or a ruling party, coalition, or executive official of the KRG, formally declares the creation of a new independent state separate from Iraq and asserts governing authority over a specified territory within Iraq by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying public announcement alone is sufficient for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether governing authority is actually established, maintained, or recognized.
A declaration must include a clear public statement by the organization or its leadership announcing the establishment of an independent political entity separate from Iraq and claiming governmental authority over an identified geographic area previously under Iraqi governance.
The claimed territory does not need to be precisely defined but must be at least partially specified. A majority of the claimed territory must lie within the internationally recognized borders of Iraq as they existed at the time of this market’s creation.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
A qualifying public announcement alone is sufficient for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether governing authority is actually established, maintained, or recognized.
A declaration must include a clear public statement by the organization or its leadership announcing the establishment of an independent political entity separate from Iraq and claiming governmental authority over an identified geographic area previously under Iraqi governance.
The claimed territory does not need to be precisely defined but must be at least partially specified. A majority of the claimed territory must lie within the internationally recognized borders of Iraq as they existed at the time of this market’s creation.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Market Opened: May 1, 2026, 6:08 PM ET
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0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), or a ruling party, coalition, or executive official of the KRG, formally declares the creation of a new independent state separate from Iraq and asserts governing authority over a specified territory within Iraq by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying public announcement alone is sufficient for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether governing authority is actually established, maintained, or recognized.
A declaration must include a clear public statement by the organization or its leadership announcing the establishment of an independent political entity separate from Iraq and claiming governmental authority over an identified geographic area previously under Iraqi governance.
The claimed territory does not need to be precisely defined but must be at least partially specified. A majority of the claimed territory must lie within the internationally recognized borders of Iraq as they existed at the time of this market’s creation.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has prioritized negotiations with Baghdad over oil exports, budget transfers, salary payments, and constitutional disputes within Iraq’s federal framework, following high-level meetings and agreements in 2026 that restored some revenue flows under federal oversight. Internal political deadlock after the 2024 regional elections, financial pressures, and repeated Iranian strikes have reinforced emphasis on stability and sovereignty inside Iraq rather than secession. The 2017 referendum’s aftermath—territorial losses, federal court rulings against unilateral moves, and international opposition—continues to shape caution, with KRG leaders publicly reaffirming dialogue and constitutional ties. No official statements or actions indicate plans for a formal independence declaration before the December 31, 2026 deadline, aligning with trader consensus reflected in the 93.8% “No” probability.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), or a ruling party, coalition, or executive official of the KRG, formally declares the creation of a new independent state separate from Iraq and asserts governing authority over a specified territory within Iraq by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying public announcement alone is sufficient for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether governing authority is actually established, maintained, or recognized.
A declaration must include a clear public statement by the organization or its leadership announcing the establishment of an independent political entity separate from Iraq and claiming governmental authority over an identified geographic area previously under Iraqi governance.
The claimed territory does not need to be precisely defined but must be at least partially specified. A majority of the claimed territory must lie within the internationally recognized borders of Iraq as they existed at the time of this market’s creation.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
A qualifying public announcement alone is sufficient for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether governing authority is actually established, maintained, or recognized.
A declaration must include a clear public statement by the organization or its leadership announcing the establishment of an independent political entity separate from Iraq and claiming governmental authority over an identified geographic area previously under Iraqi governance.
The claimed territory does not need to be precisely defined but must be at least partially specified. A majority of the claimed territory must lie within the internationally recognized borders of Iraq as they existed at the time of this market’s creation.
The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Volume
$272,711End Date
Jan 1, 2027Market Opened
May 1, 2026, 6:08 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has prioritized negotiations with Baghdad over oil exports, budget transfers, salary payments, and constitutional disputes within Iraq’s federal framework, following high-level meetings and agreements in 2026 that restored some revenue flows under federal oversight. Internal political deadlock after the 2024 regional elections, financial pressures, and repeated Iranian strikes have reinforced emphasis on stability and sovereignty inside Iraq rather than secession. The 2017 referendum’s aftermath—territorial losses, federal court rulings against unilateral moves, and international opposition—continues to shape caution, with KRG leaders publicly reaffirming dialogue and constitutional ties. No official statements or actions indicate plans for a formal independence declaration before the December 31, 2026 deadline, aligning with trader consensus reflected in the 93.8% “No” probability.
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