US buildup of warships and fighter jets sets stage for potential war with Iran
France24 • 2/6/2026 – 2/19/2026
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score43/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier84% (0.5^12/48)
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Story Timeline
- 2026-02-06
- 2026-02-07
- 2026-02-13
- 2026-02-14
- 2026-02-18
- 2026-02-19US buildup of warships and fighter jets sets stage for potential war with Iran (current)
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Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 12 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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