Iran war: How long before Gulf nations stop pumping oil?
Deutsche Welle • 2/15/2026 – 3/9/2026
Summary
Oil prices surged to nearly $120 following strikes on Iran's energy sites and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf oil facilities have been impacted, leading to tankers being stranded and producers facing storage shortages to sustain production.
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2026-02-152026-04-25
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
47d
Age
43
Sources
from cluster
1146
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1146/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1146/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-15
- 2026-02-16
- 2026-02-17
- 2026-02-18
- 2026-02-20
- 2026-02-22
- 2026-02-28
- 2026-03-01
Score BreakdownRisk 25
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 43 independent sources
Age: 47 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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