Question 1

Сценарий A: Escalation?

Accepted Answer

Scenario A (Escalation) — 50% Chain: US and Iran fail to reach a comprehensive agreement on nuclear and other differences within the 60-day window. Tensions rise as both sides continue to assert their positions, with rhetoric escalating from diplomatic channels to public statements. The US imposes sanctions on Iranian entities involved in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran retaliates by increasing military exercises near the strait. * Public statements from US and Iranian officials indicating a breakdown in negotiations. * Increased media coverage of tensions and potential conflict scenarios. * A spike in oil prices due to concerns about disruptions to oil trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Scenario B (Status Quo) — 38% Chain: Negotiations between the US and Iran regarding nuclear and other differences continu (64% model probability, not a guarantee)

Question 2

Сценарий B: Status Quo?

Accepted Answer

Scenario A (Escalation) — 50% Chain: US and Iran fail to reach a comprehensive agreement on nuclear and other differences within the 60-day window. Tensions rise as both sides continue to assert their positions, with rhetoric escalating from diplomatic channels to public statements. The US imposes sanctions on Iranian entities involved in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran retaliates by increasing military exercises near the strait. * Public statements from US and Iranian officials indicating a breakdown in negotiations. * Increased media coverage of tensions and potential conflict scenarios. * A spike in oil prices due to concerns about disruptions to oil trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Scenario B (Status Quo) — 38% Chain: Negotiations between the US and Iran regarding nuclear and other differences continu (26% model probability, not a guarantee)

Question 3

Сценарий C: De-escalation?

Accepted Answer

Scenario A (Escalation) — 50% Chain: US and Iran fail to reach a comprehensive agreement on nuclear and other differences within the 60-day window. Tensions rise as both sides continue to assert their positions, with rhetoric escalating from diplomatic channels to public statements. The US imposes sanctions on Iranian entities involved in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran retaliates by increasing military exercises near the strait. * Public statements from US and Iranian officials indicating a breakdown in negotiations. * Increased media coverage of tensions and potential conflict scenarios. * A spike in oil prices due to concerns about disruptions to oil trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Scenario B (Status Quo) — 38% Chain: Negotiations between the US and Iran regarding nuclear and other differences continu (10% model probability, not a guarantee)