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Will the US open an "Interest Section" in Iran before January 1st 2009?
Current forecast: 39% chance 
Combining all predictions, the current forecast is that this is 39% likely to happen (unchanged in last 1 day)
The idea of opening an "Interest Section" or de facto embassy is being floated by the State Department.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,370525,00.html
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,370525,00.html
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Market relates to an "Interest Section" or diplomatic outpost in Iran. The interest section would be comparable to the one currently operating in Cuba
Suspend date: Wed 31st Dec 7:59pm PST (17 weeks to go)
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Yes: 40%
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