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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships
AP News • 4/18/2026
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Cluster Activity
33
6
1
2026-04-18
2026-04-20
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
2d
Age
19
Sources
from cluster
65
Hours Since Seen
Final Score
24/100
Category
Lindy
Status
Active
Recency Multiplier
39%
(0.5^65/48)
Hero Eligible
Yes
Story Timeline
2026-04-18
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships
(current)
+32 more sources
2026-04-19
Iran war live: Tehran says no date set for US talks, Hormuz Strait closed
(Al Jazeera)
+5 more sources
2026-04-20
Hormuz shipping again near standstill after shots and seizure
(Reuters)
Analysis
Risk 25
Source Reputation:
Moderate trust (10/20 pts)
Consensus:
Strong consensus: 19 independent sources
Age:
2 day(s) old - still early
Same Story
from 11 sources
Hormuz shipping again near standstill after shots and seizure
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The Hindu • 1 day ago
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Iran war: Tehran says 'progress' made in talks with US
Deutsche Welle • 2 days ago
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The Hindu • 2 days ago
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Al Jazeera • 2 days ago
Iran reasserts control of Hormuz Strait as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’
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