US bombs key Iranian island amid oil concerns
Defense News • 3/13/2026 – 3/14/2026
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
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Age
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-03-13
- 2026-03-14US bombs key Iranian island amid oil concerns (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 8 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
Same Story from 11 sources
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Bombs Iranian Oil Hub
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Oil exports from Kharg Island continue after US strikes, says Iranian official
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Trump threatens Iran's oil infrastructure after US bombs Kharg Island military sites
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U.S. forces destroyed military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island that handles oil exports
The Hindu • Today
US military bombs military sites on Kharg island, Iranian media reports no damage
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