The Trump administration restored a naval blockade on Iran following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and carried out additional military strikes. This represents a significant escalation in military action and foreign policy toward Iran.
IF YOU ONLY DO ONE THING
Monitor for War Powers Act compliance and congressional notification; track any domestic authorization overreach or unilateral escalation risk.
Why This Score
Foreign military/foreign policy action with genuine geopolitical significance but low direct US constitutional damage; primarily major news event, not a domestic distraction ploy.