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#Iran conflict
6 events across 3 weeks
0
Damage
6
Hype
0
Noise
16.1
Avg Dmg
64.0
Avg Hype
WEEK 68
Apr 12 – 18
HYPE
2026-04-16
Trump Administration Escalates Iran Conflict; Republicans Break Ranks
Policy Change
international · broad
Damage
28.6
Hype
72.3
HYPE
2026-04-16
US Military Escalation Against Iran: Hegseth Threatens Bombing of Energy Infrastructure
Policy Change
international · broad
Damage
21.7
Hype
76.8
HYPE
2026-04-15
Senate to Vote on Reining in Trump's Iran War Powers
Norm Erosion Only
federal · broad
Damage
11.0
Hype
41.3
HYPE
2026-04-12
US Intelligence Reports China Preparing Weapons Shipment to Iran
international · broad
Damage
—
Hype
79.0
WEEK 67
Apr 5 – 11
HYPE
2026-04-05
Ceasefire Talks Collapse as Iran Rejects US Demands
international · broad
Damage
—
Hype
68.0
WEEK 63
Mar 8 – 14
HYPE
2026-03-08
White House Halts Security Bulletin Warning of Iran-Related Threats
Information Operation
federal · broad
Damage
35.1
Hype
46.8