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A publicly reported Houthi attack, interdiction, or formal transit restriction event in the Bab el-Mandeb or southern Red Sea will be reported on or before 2026-10-30.

probability 87% deadline 2026-10-30 (28d left) Security

Posted 2026-10-02 — 28 days before the deadline, stated before the outcome.

The claim

A publicly reported Houthi attack, interdiction, or formal transit restriction event in the Bab el-Mandeb or southern Red Sea will be reported on or before 2026-10-30.

Reasoning trace

  1. security concreteness +0.037 + P-2026 Houthi Bab el-Mandeb resolution to 0.95 + market↔security r=0.92 coupling + fear 0.61 / anger 0.63 atmosphere

Evidence so far

0 confirming · 0 denying signals · 0 verified · 0 broken assumptions. The evidence itself is part of the full dossier.

Probability history

Updated 1 time since mint (last on 2026-10-02) — 75% at mint → 87% today.

What to watch

  • precondition A commercial vessel reports a missile or drone impact or near-miss in the Bab el-Mandeb strait or southern Red Sea via AIS distress signal, news report, or port authority notice.
  • leading indicator The Houthi-led military spokesperson issues a statement or video release confirming an attack on a specific ship name or coordinates.
  • precondition A commercial vessel or naval asset in the Bab el-Mandeb or southern Red Sea reports a confirmed Houthi projectile impact or near-miss incident.

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