DIThe Distraction Index

#military action

13 events across 10 weeks

3Damage
7Hype
3Noise
24.1Avg Dmg
43.2Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-25
Trump Halts Further US Strikes on Iran as Diplomacy Gains Momentum
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
0.9
Hype
11.2
NOISE2026-07-25
Trump Pauses Military Strikes Against Iran
Policy Changeinternational · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
13.0
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
NOISE2026-07-17
US and Iran Escalate Military Strikes Across Middle East
Enforcement Actioninternational · broad
Damage
0.5
Hype
14.0
WEEK 79Jun 28 – Jul 4
HYPE2026-06-28
US Military Strikes Iran; Ceasefire and War Powers Questions
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
30.0
Hype
70.0
HYPE2026-06-27
US military strikes Iran following ceasefire violation claim
international · broad
Damage
—
Hype
73.3
WEEK 77Jun 14 – 20
HYPE2026-06-13
US Military Strike Against Tren de Aragua Leader in Venezuela
Policy Changeinternational · narrow
Damage
37.9
Hype
58.3
WEEK 68Apr 12 – 18
HYPE2026-04-15
US Blockade of Iranian Ports Implemented
Resource Reallocationinternational · broad
Damage
40.0
Hype
79.3
WEEK 62Mar 1 – 7
HYPE2026-03-01
NOISE: Trump Ties Iran Strikes to Election Interference Claims
Information Operationinternational · narrow
Damage
11.9
Hype
62.5
HYPE2026-02-28
Trump Orders Iran Attack Without Congressional Approval
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · broad
Damage
26.5
Hype
44.3
WEEK 61Feb 22 – 28
HYPE2026-02-20
Trump Considers Limited Strikes on Iran
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
22.6
Hype
47.4
WEEK 57Jan 25 – 31
DMG2026-01-30
Trump Weighs Military Action Against Iran
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
32.0
Hype
26.5
WEEK 40Sep 28 – Oct 4
DMG2025-10-03
Trump Declares Drug Cartels 'Unlawful Combatants' and Orders Military Strikes
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
55.3
Hype
32.1
WEEK 24Jun 8 – 14
DMG2025-06-14
Israel Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites; US Provides Air Defense Support
Enforcement Actioninternational · broad
Damage
56.2
Hype
30.2