Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if Strait of Hormuz does not open
The Washington Post • 3/21/2026 – 3/23/2026
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Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score47/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier94% (0.5^4/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-03-21
- 2026-03-22Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if Strait of Hormuz does not open (current)
- 2026-03-23
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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