DIThe Distraction Index

#Iran

62 events across 22 weeks

6Damage
42Hype
14Noise
10.1Avg Dmg
46.1Avg Hype
WEEK 84Aug 2 – 8
HYPE2026-08-03
Iran Negotiations and Strategic Communications
Damage
3.5
Hype
33.3
NOISE2026-08-02
Iran Negotiations and Congressional Transparency Concerns
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
7.8
Hype
13.5
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
HYPE2026-07-25
US Pauses Iran Strikes and Expands Military Buildup in Israel
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
0.7
Hype
38.2
NOISE2026-07-25
Credible Threat from Iranian Proxies Prompts Trump Mid-Trip Plane Swap
international · narrow
Damage
0.4
Hype
9.5
NOISE2026-07-25
Trump Says He Trusts China and Russia Not to Help Iran
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · narrow
Damage
1.4
Hype
18.5
NOISE2026-07-25
Iranian Proxy Threat Prompts Trump Mid-Trip Plane Swap
international · narrow
Damage
0.6
Hype
18.5
HYPE2026-07-24
Trump Threatens Major Escalation Against Iran After 13 Nights of Strikes
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
1.3
Hype
65.5
NOISE2026-07-24
Montana Senate delegation supports Trump on Iran war
single state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
15.2
HYPE2026-07-24
Trump threatens major escalation in Iran military campaign
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
23.9
Hype
63.7
DMG2026-07-24
Trump Administration Escalates Military Strikes Against Iran
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
32.9
Hype
18.0
NOISE2026-07-24
Trump Flew on Older Air Force One After Credible Iran Threat
Information Operationinternational · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
18.5
DMG2026-07-22
US Military Launches Sustained Strikes on Iran
Resource Reallocationinternational · broad
Damage
30.2
Hype
20.0
HYPE2026-07-22
Trump Vows Strikes on Iran Over Nuclear Activity
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
11.4
Hype
45.6
NOISE2026-07-22
Hegseth Testifies on Iran War Funding
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · moderate
Damage
8.0
Hype
14.0
HYPE2026-07-20
Trump Vows Iran Will 'Pay' After US Service Members Killed
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · moderate
Damage
10.0
Hype
46.0
NOISE2026-07-20
Iranian Strike Kills Four US Troops
Damage
0.0
Hype
17.5
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
NOISE2026-07-17
US and Iran Escalate Military Strikes Across Middle East
Enforcement Actioninternational · broad
Damage
0.5
Hype
14.0
NOISE2026-07-15
US Senate Democrats Block $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill Over Iran War Objections
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
0.1
Hype
8.5
DMG2026-07-15
US Launches Second Wave of Strikes on Iran, Resumes Naval Blockade
Enforcement Actioninternational · broad
Damage
32.0
Hype
15.0
NOISE2026-07-12
CNN Criticized for Questioning Israeli Motives in Iran-Trump Assassination Plot
Information Operationinternational · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
22.0
WEEK 80Jul 5 – 11
HYPE2026-07-05
Trump Speaks to Putin Ahead of NATO Summit in Turkey
international · broad
Damage
—
Hype
34.5
HYPE2026-07-05
International Diplomatic Activity: Netanyahu, Zelenskyy, and Iran
international · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
32.0
HYPE2026-07-04
Trump and Putin Hold Pre-NATO Summit Call
international · broad
Damage
—
Hype
61.8
HYPE2026-07-04
Putin and Trump Discuss Ukraine and Iran Ahead of NATO Summit
international · broad
Damage
—
Hype
47.3
WEEK 79Jun 28 – Jul 4
HYPE2026-06-28
US Military Strikes Iran Following Ceasefire Violation Claim; Iran Threatens Peace Talks Halt
international · broad
Damage
—
Hype
80.5
HYPE2026-06-28
US Military Strikes Iran; Ceasefire and War Powers Questions
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
30.0
Hype
70.0
HYPE2026-06-28
Trump Considers U-Turn on Iran Sanctions Policy
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
19.7
Hype
54.0
HYPE2026-06-27
US military strikes Iran following ceasefire violation claim
international · broad
Damage
—
Hype
73.3
WEEK 78Jun 21 – 27
HYPE2026-06-22
CBS News Poll: Americans Want Iran War Over
federal · broad
Damage
—
Hype
21.0
WEEK 77Jun 14 – 20
HYPE2026-06-15
Trump Claims Strait of Hormuz Reopened; Shipping Activity Remains Minimal
Information Operationinternational · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
50.8
HYPE2026-06-15
Trump Administration Announces Iran War Deal Agreement
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
92.8
HYPE2026-06-13
Iran War Deal Announcement and Dispute
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
19.7
Hype
89.5
WEEK 75May 31 – Jun 6
HYPE2026-06-03
House Passes Resolution to Halt Military Action in Iran
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
7.6
Hype
57.0
HYPE2026-06-03
Secretary Rubio Declares Iran Military Operations Concluded; War Powers Vote Pending
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · moderate
Damage
21.1
Hype
53.5
WEEK 74May 24 – 30
HYPE2026-05-24
Britain Navy Prepares to Clear Mines in Strait of Hormuz
international · moderate
Damage
—
Hype
37.3
WEEK 72May 10 – 16
HYPE2026-05-10
Iran-US Tensions Over Oil Tankers and Ceasefire Status
Damage
0.0
Hype
50.0
WEEK 70Apr 26 – May 2
HYPE2026-04-26
Trump Administration Turns to MAHA Issues for Positive Press Amid Iran War Backlash
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
62.5
WEEK 69Apr 19 – 25
HYPE2026-04-19
Iran Strait of Hormuz Closure and Ceasefire Expiration
Damage
0.0
Hype
87.3
WEEK 68Apr 12 – 18
HYPE2026-04-15
US Blockade of Iranian Ports Implemented
Resource Reallocationinternational · broad
Damage
40.0
Hype
79.3
HYPE2026-04-12
Gold Markets React to US-Iran Truce Negotiations
international · moderate
Damage
—
Hype
6.0
HYPE2026-04-12
Trump Announces US Blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
28.2
Hype
79.3
HYPE2026-04-11
Trump Administration Conflict with Pope Over US-Israel Iran War
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
81.3
HYPE2026-04-11
US-Iran Ceasefire Talks End Without Agreement
international · broad
Damage
—
Hype
65.8
WEEK 67Apr 5 – 11
HYPE2026-04-09
Trump Administration Turns on NATO Over Iran
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
73.0
HYPE2026-04-05
Arrests of Relatives of Slain Iranian General
Enforcement Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
30.0
Hype
71.8
HYPE2026-04-05
IDF Strikes Iranian and Hezbollah Targets
international · moderate
Damage
—
Hype
68.0
HYPE2026-04-05
US Never Consulted NATO Allies Before Iran Strike
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · moderate
Damage
5.0
Hype
57.5
HYPE2026-04-05
US Military Pilots Rescued After Aircraft Shot Down Over Iran
international · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
81.3
WEEK 66Mar 29 – Apr 4
HYPE2026-03-29
Potential U.S. Military Ground Operations Against Iran
Damage
12.0
Hype
85.0
WEEK 65Mar 22 – 28
HYPE2026-03-22
Trump Threatens Iran with Military Action Over Strait of Hormuz
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · broad
Damage
25.3
Hype
82.3
WEEK 62Mar 1 – 7
HYPE2026-03-05
Trump Says He Must Be Involved in Selecting New Iran Leader
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · broad
Damage
4.6
Hype
70.0
NOISE2026-03-05
NOISE: Iran Official Commentary on US Military Operations
Damage
0.0
Hype
17.3
NOISE2026-03-02
NOISE: Commentary and Opinion on Iran Strikes
Damage
0.0
Hype
68.0
HYPE2026-03-01
NOISE: Trump Ties Iran Strikes to Election Interference Claims
Information Operationinternational · narrow
Damage
11.9
Hype
62.5
HYPE2026-02-28
Trump Orders Iran Attack Without Congressional Approval
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · broad
Damage
26.5
Hype
44.3
WEEK 61Feb 22 – 28
HYPE2026-02-20
Trump Considers Limited Strikes on Iran
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
22.6
Hype
47.4
WEEK 59Feb 8 – 14
HYPE2026-02-10
US Diplomatic Engagement on Iran Tensions in Strait of Hormuz
international · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
2.8
WEEK 57Jan 25 – 31
NOISE2026-01-30
Erdogan Urges Trump to Mediate Iran Crisis Amid Refugee Explosion Fears
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
12.2
DMG2026-01-30
Trump Weighs Military Action Against Iran
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
32.0
Hype
26.5
WEEK 56Jan 18 – 24
HYPE2026-01-23
Trump Warns of Massive Armada Heading Toward Iran
Policy Changeinternational · narrow
Damage
18.5
Hype
30.8
WEEK 24Jun 8 – 14
DMG2025-06-14
Trump Warns Iran of Destruction if No Nuclear Deal
Information Operationinternational · broad
Damage
53.2
Hype
47.6
DMG2025-06-14
Israel Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites; US Provides Air Defense Support
Enforcement Actioninternational · broad
Damage
56.2
Hype
30.2