Iran says Strait of Hormuz under its control, rejects Trump claims
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026 – 8/13/2026
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
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Story Timeline
- 2026-08-12
- 2026-08-13Iran says Strait of Hormuz under its control, rejects Trump claims (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 6 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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