DIThe Distraction Index

#Iran conflict

7 events across 4 weeks

0Damage
6Hype
1Noise
15.2Avg Dmg
57.6Avg Hype
WEEK 84Aug 2 – 8
NOISE2026-08-02
Iran Conflict Enters Sixth Month with White House Strategic Divisions
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · broad
Damage
10.1
Hype
19.0
WEEK 68Apr 12 – 18
HYPE2026-04-16
Trump Administration Escalates Iran Conflict; Republicans Break Ranks
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
28.6
Hype
72.3
HYPE2026-04-16
US Military Escalation Against Iran: Hegseth Threatens Bombing of Energy Infrastructure
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
21.7
Hype
76.8
HYPE2026-04-15
Senate to Vote on Reining in Trump's Iran War Powers
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
11.0
Hype
41.3
HYPE2026-04-12
US Intelligence Reports China Preparing Weapons Shipment to Iran
international · broad
Damage
—
Hype
79.0
WEEK 67Apr 5 – 11
HYPE2026-04-05
Ceasefire Talks Collapse as Iran Rejects US Demands
international · broad
Damage
—
Hype
68.0
WEEK 63Mar 8 – 14
HYPE2026-03-08
White House Halts Security Bulletin Warning of Iran-Related Threats
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
35.1
Hype
46.8