US strikes Iranian oil tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan
BBC • 8/18/2026 – 9/9/2026
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-08-18
- 2026-08-25
- 2026-08-26
- 2026-08-28
- 2026-08-29
- 2026-08-30
- 2026-08-31
- 2026-09-03
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 15 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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