Trump claims Iran planned to ‘take over Middle East’ before US attacked
Al Jazeera • 2/28/2026 – 3/10/2026
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2026-02-282026-03-10
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
9h
Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score46/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier92% (0.5^6/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-28
- 2026-03-01
- 2026-03-10Trump claims Iran planned to ‘take over Middle East’ before US attacked (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
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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