Opinion | Iran’s $30,000 drones are deterring our $2.7 billion warships
The Boston Globe • 4/5/2026
Summary
Iran's drones, costing $30,000 each, are reportedly deterring warships valued at $2.7 billion. This perspective is presented in an opinion piece by The Boston Globe.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
14h
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Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
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