HITBrier 0.476

Multiple military announcements found within March 17-24 window: CBS News March 20 reported Iran military says Strait of Hormuz will be 'completely closed' if U.S. delivers on threat - this constitutes a major military deployment announcement. Additional evidence of ongoing military infrastructure developments during active conflict period. Actual: 1+ major announcements, Required: 1, threshold met.

Resolved Mar 24, 2026

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Iran will announce at least one major military deployment or defense infrastructure expansion within 7 days as nuclear breakout game theory reaches zero Nash equilibrium

NEXUS forecast made 2026-03-17 at 31% probability. Resolved: Hit on 2026-03-24. Brier score 0.476.

Derived from: Bayesian game theory analysis shows Iran Nuclear Breakout scenario with 0% Fearon bargaining range - structural conditions favor conflict. 20% escalation probability with 'calculating' actor type dominant. Zero Nash equilibria indicates inherent instability requiring military positioning.

Probability: 31%
Timeframe: 7 days
Deadline: Mar 24189d ago
Made: Mar 17

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Iran will announce at least one major military deployment or defense infrastructure expansion within 7 days as nuclear breakout game theory reaches zero Nash equilibrium

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