DIThe Distraction Index

#military escalation

3 events across 2 weeks

0Damage
3Hype
0Noise
17.2Avg Dmg
71.5Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
HYPE2026-07-24
Trump Threatens Major Escalation Against Iran After 13 Nights of Strikes
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
1.3
Hype
65.5
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