Iran attacks naval drone near Hormuz after US strikes 3 oil tankers
South China Morning Post • 9/5/2026 – 9/6/2026
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2026-09-052026-09-06
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
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Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-09-05
- 2026-09-06Iran attacks naval drone near Hormuz after US strikes 3 oil tankers (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 13 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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