Iran warns U.S. troops will be "set on fire" if Americans launch ground operation
CBS News • 3/29/2026 – 3/30/2026
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
16h
Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
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Story Timeline
- 2026-03-29Iran warns U.S. troops will be "set on fire" if Americans launch ground operation (current)
- 2026-03-30
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 5 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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