DIThe Distraction Index

#iran

33 events across 13 weeks

5Damage
18Hype
10Noise
16.1Avg Dmg
36.7Avg Hype
WEEK 86Aug 16 – 22
NOISE2026-08-15
US Military Redeployment: Withdrawal of Aircraft Carrier from Asia
Resource Reallocationinternational · broad
Damage
2.8
Hype
14.3
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
HYPE2026-07-24
Trump Threatens Military Action Against Iran
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
46.0
Hype
53.0
DMG2026-07-23
US Launches 12th Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran
Policy Changeinternational · narrow
Damage
30.7
Hype
16.5
HYPE2026-07-22
Trump Vows to Strike Iran Over Suspected Nuclear Activity
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
25.3
Hype
66.5
NOISE2026-07-22
US Military Launches 11th Night of Strikes on Iran
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
1.1
Hype
14.6
DMG2026-07-20
Trump Orders 10th Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
26.7
Hype
14.2
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
HYPE2026-07-12
Trump Administration Escalates Military Strikes on Iran Over Strait of Hormuz
Enforcement Actioninternational · broad
Damage
34.5
Hype
36.5
WEEK 75May 31 – Jun 6
HYPE2026-06-03
NOISE: Foreign Policy and International Relations
international · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
34.3
HYPE2026-06-03
Trump Acknowledges Calling Netanyahu 'Crazy' Over Lebanon Attacks
international · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
65.5
WEEK 74May 24 – 30
HYPE2026-05-24
Trump Claims Iran Peace Deal Largely Negotiated
international · broad
Damage
—
Hype
59.0
WEEK 68Apr 12 – 18
HYPE2026-04-12
ICE Detention and Deportation of Iranian National with Hostage Crisis Ties
Enforcement Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
15.6
Hype
67.8
WEEK 67Apr 5 – 11
HYPE2026-04-05
ICE Arrests Relatives of Slain Iranian General After Revoking Green Cards
Enforcement Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
46.9
Hype
52.5
HYPE2026-04-05
Pentagon Drafts Ground Operation Plans for Iranian Uranium Seizure at Trump Request
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
16.1
Hype
55.3
HYPE2026-04-05
Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran on Strait of Hormuz
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · broad
Damage
15.8
Hype
60.5
HYPE2026-04-05
US Military Aircraft Shot Down Over Iran; Pilot Missing
international · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
95.0
WEEK 62Mar 1 – 7
HYPE2026-03-02
Congressional Debate Over Trump's War Powers in Iran
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
7.6
Hype
52.5
NOISE2026-03-02
NOISE: Public Opinion and Congressional Response to Iran Strikes
Damage
0.0
Hype
5.5
NOISE2026-03-02
NOISE: International Iran Conflict Coverage and Analysis
Damage
0.0
Hype
81.3
HYPE2026-03-02
Iran Strikes Impact Energy Markets and Oil Prices
Resource Reallocationinternational · broad
Damage
21.6
Hype
70.8
WEEK 61Feb 22 – 28
NOISE2026-02-24
Iran Expresses Willingness for Nuclear Deal as US Deploys Warplanes
international · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
9.6
NOISE2026-02-23
State Department Orders Diplomat Evacuation from Lebanon
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
19.0
DMG2026-02-21
Trump Escalates Iran Military Tensions
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
47.8
Hype
25.5
WEEK 59Feb 8 – 14
HYPE2026-02-10
Trump-Netanyahu Meeting on Iran Negotiations
international · moderate
Damage
—
Hype
26.0
NOISE2026-02-07
Netanyahu Meets Trump on Iran Negotiations
international · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
9.1
NOISE2026-02-07
Iran Sees Diplomatic Opening with US but Rejects Nuclear Curbs
international · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
9.3
HYPE2026-02-07
Iran Vows to Target US Bases if Attacked
international · moderate
Damage
2.5
Hype
27.6
WEEK 58Feb 1 – 7
NOISE2026-02-05
Iran and US Agree to Nuclear Talks in Oman
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
11.2
WEEK 29Jul 13 – 19
HYPE2025-07-19
Secretary Hegseth Jokes About Iran Nuclear Site Obliteration
Information Operationinternational · broad
Damage
28.0
Hype
30.5
WEEK 26Jun 22 – 28
HYPE2025-06-28
Trump Threatens Additional Military Strikes Against Iran
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · broad
Damage
27.2
Hype
42.1
NOISE2025-06-27
Congressional War Powers Resolution Over Iran Strikes Fails in Senate
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
13.1
Hype
9.8
DMG2025-06-25
Intelligence Assessment Disputes Trump Claims on Iran Strike Effectiveness
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
36.5
Hype
27.0
HYPE2025-06-24
Trump Uses Expletive on Camera Regarding Israel-Iran Ceasefire
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
27.1
DMG2025-06-22
US Conducts Largest B-2 Bomber Strike on Iranian Nuclear Facilities
Enforcement Actioninternational · broad
Damage
87.2
Hype
21.4