US targets Iran mine-laying as war causes oil market havoc
France24 • 3/4/2026 – 3/12/2026
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Age
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score49/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-03-04
- 2026-03-07
- 2026-03-09
- 2026-03-10
- 2026-03-11
- 2026-03-12US targets Iran mine-laying as war causes oil market havoc (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 10 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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