US seizes Iranian cargo ship as Tehran rejects a second round of peace talks
The Straits Times • 4/18/2026 – 4/20/2026
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
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Age
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
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Story Timeline
- 2026-04-18
- 2026-04-19US seizes Iranian cargo ship as Tehran rejects a second round of peace talks (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 4 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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