Trump says U.S. struck Kharg Island, core of Iran’s oil economy
The Washington Post • 3/14/2026 – 3/15/2026
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score46/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier89% (0.5^8/48)
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Story Timeline
- 2026-03-14Trump says U.S. struck Kharg Island, core of Iran’s oil economy (current)
- 2026-03-15
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 13 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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