DIThe Distraction Index

#Strait of Hormuz

5 events across 5 weeks

0Damage
5Hype
0Noise
14.2Avg Dmg
73.3Avg Hype
WEEK 74May 24 – 30
HYPE2026-05-24
Britain Navy Prepares to Clear Mines in Strait of Hormuz
international · moderate
Damage
—
Hype
37.3
WEEK 71May 3 – 9
HYPE2026-05-03
Trump Iran Naval Blockade and Peace Proposal Review
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
27.8
Hype
66.8
WEEK 69Apr 19 – 25
HYPE2026-04-19
Iran Strait of Hormuz Closure and Ceasefire Expiration
Damage
0.0
Hype
87.3
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 64Mar 15 – 21
HYPE2026-03-15
US-Iran Military Conflict Escalates
Damage
18.0
Hype
92.8