Trump swaps planes via catering truck after Iranian threats, reports say
Defense News • 8/11/2026 – 8/12/2026
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Cluster Activity
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2026-08-112026-08-12
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
1h
Age
12
Sources
from cluster
2
Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-08-11
- 2026-08-12Trump swaps planes via catering truck after Iranian threats, reports say (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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