British military says a cargo ship is ablaze off the coast of the UAE as it warns of Iranian attacks
The Boston Globe • 5/4/2026
Summary
The British military reports that a cargo ship is on fire off the coast of the UAE. They have issued a warning regarding potential Iranian attacks.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
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Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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