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23 events across 8 weeks
3
Damage
12
Hype
8
Noise
15.9
Avg Dmg
36.4
Avg Hype
WEEK 68
Apr 12 – 18
HYPE
2026-04-12
ICE Detention and Deportation of Iranian National with Hostage Crisis Ties
Enforcement Action
federal · narrow
Damage
15.6
Hype
67.8
WEEK 67
Apr 5 – 11
HYPE
2026-04-05
Pentagon Drafts Ground Operation Plans for Iranian Uranium Seizure at Trump Request
Policy Change
international · broad
Damage
16.1
Hype
55.3
HYPE
2026-04-05
US Military Aircraft Shot Down Over Iran; Pilot Missing
international · narrow
WEEK 62
Mar 1 – 7
HYPE
2026-03-02
Iran Strikes Impact Energy Markets and Oil Prices
Resource Reallocation
international · broad
Damage
21.6
Hype
70.8
HYPE
2026-03-02
Congressional Debate Over Trump's War Powers in Iran
Norm Erosion Only
federal · broad
WEEK 61
Feb 22 – 28
NOISE
2026-02-24
Iran Expresses Willingness for Nuclear Deal as US Deploys Warplanes
international · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
9.6
NOISE
2026-02-23
State Department Orders Diplomat Evacuation from Lebanon
Policy Change
international · moderate
WEEK 59
Feb 8 – 14
HYPE
2026-02-10
Trump-Netanyahu Meeting on Iran Negotiations
international · moderate
Damage
—
Hype
26.0
NOISE
2026-02-07
Iran Sees Diplomatic Opening with US but Rejects Nuclear Curbs
international · moderate
WEEK 58
Feb 1 – 7
NOISE
2026-02-05
Iran and US Agree to Nuclear Talks in Oman
Policy Change
international · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
11.2
WEEK 29
Jul 13 – 19
HYPE
2025-07-19
Secretary Hegseth Jokes About Iran Nuclear Site Obliteration
Information Operation
international · broad
Damage
28.0
Hype
30.5
WEEK 26
Jun 22 – 28
HYPE
2025-06-28
Trump Threatens Additional Military Strikes Against Iran
Norm Erosion Only
international · broad
Damage
27.2
Hype
42.1
NOISE
2025-06-27
Congressional War Powers Resolution Over Iran Strikes Fails in Senate
Norm Erosion Only
federal · broad
Damage
—
Hype
95.0
HYPE
2026-04-05
ICE Arrests Relatives of Slain Iranian General After Revoking Green Cards
Enforcement Action
federal · narrow
Damage
46.9
Hype
52.5
HYPE
2026-04-05
Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran on Strait of Hormuz
Norm Erosion Only
international · broad
Damage
15.8
Hype
60.5
Damage
7.6
Hype
52.5
NOISE
2026-03-02
NOISE: Public Opinion and Congressional Response to Iran Strikes
Damage
0.0
Hype
5.5
NOISE
2026-03-02
NOISE: International Iran Conflict Coverage and Analysis
Damage
0.0
Hype
81.3
Damage
0.0
Hype
19.0
DMG
2026-02-21
Trump Escalates Iran Military Tensions
Policy Change
international · broad
Damage
47.8
Hype
25.5
Damage
0.0
Hype
9.3
NOISE
2026-02-07
Netanyahu Meets Trump on Iran Negotiations
international · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
9.1
HYPE
2026-02-07
Iran Vows to Target US Bases if Attacked
international · moderate
Damage
2.5
Hype
27.6
Damage
13.1
Hype
9.8
DMG
2025-06-25
Intelligence Assessment Disputes Trump Claims on Iran Strike Effectiveness
Information Operation
federal · broad
Damage
36.5
Hype
27.0
HYPE
2025-06-24
Trump Uses Expletive on Camera Regarding Israel-Iran Ceasefire
Norm Erosion Only
international · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
27.1
DMG
2025-06-22
US Conducts Largest B-2 Bomber Strike on Iranian Nuclear Facilities
Enforcement Action
international · broad
Damage
87.2
Hype
21.4