U.S. military pushes more weaponry into the Middle East for possible strikes on Iran
NBC News • 2/6/2026 – 2/19/2026
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CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier84% (0.5^12/48)
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- 2026-02-06
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- 2026-02-19U.S. military pushes more weaponry into the Middle East for possible strikes on Iran (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 12 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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