Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships
AP News • 4/18/2026
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Cluster Activity
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6
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2026-04-182026-04-20
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
2d
Age
19
Sources
from cluster
65
Hours Since Seen
Final Score24/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier39% (0.5^65/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-04-18Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships (current)
- 2026-04-19
- 2026-04-20
AnalysisRisk 25
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (10/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 19 independent sources
Age: 2 day(s) old - still early
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