U.S. intelligence says Iran’s regime is consolidating power
The Washington Post • 3/7/2026 – 3/17/2026
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
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Story Timeline
- 2026-03-07
- 2026-03-08
- 2026-03-09
- 2026-03-17U.S. intelligence says Iran’s regime is consolidating power (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 4 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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