Trump compares US strikes on Iran to WWII Pearl Harbor attack
France24 • 3/19/2026 – 3/20/2026
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Age
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
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Story Timeline
- 2026-03-19
- 2026-03-20Trump compares US strikes on Iran to WWII Pearl Harbor attack (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 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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