Trump says US won't let Iran 'blackmail us'
Middle East Eye • 4/16/2026 – 4/18/2026
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score49/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier92% (0.5^6/48)
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Story Timeline
- 2026-04-16
- 2026-04-17
- 2026-04-18Trump says US won't let Iran 'blackmail us' (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 7 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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