Iran tightens Hormuz control, Trump warns against 'blackmail'
Nikkei Asia • 4/17/2026 – 4/19/2026
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2026-04-172026-04-19
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 Multiplier94% (0.5^4/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-04-17
- 2026-04-18Iran tightens Hormuz control, Trump warns against 'blackmail' (current)
- 2026-04-19
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 21 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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