DIThe Distraction Index

#military_conflict

8 events across 7 weeks

0Damage
7Hype
1Noise
5.5Avg Dmg
56.0Avg Hype
WEEK 89Sep 6 – 12
HYPE2026-09-05
Trump Escalates Military Conflict with Iran
international · moderate
Damage
—
Hype
36.5
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
HYPE2026-07-18
Iran Crosses Trump Red Line as Fighting Escalates with No End in Sight
Enforcement Actioninternational · moderate
Damage
8.1
Hype
47.5
WEEK 77Jun 14 – 20
HYPE2026-06-14
Trump Announces Iran War Deal to Be Signed Sunday; Iran Disputes Timing
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
5.4
Hype
67.3
WEEK 73May 17 – 23
HYPE2026-05-16
Trump Says Iran War Worth Economic Pain; Rural Voters Agree
international · broad
Damage
—
Hype
59.0
WEEK 67Apr 5 – 11
HYPE2026-04-05
US Military Aircraft Shot Down Over Iran; Pilot Missing
international · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
95.0
WEEK 63Mar 8 – 14
HYPE2026-03-08
Iran Escalation and Military Conflict
Damage
9.6
Hype
87.3
WEEK 25Jun 15 – 21
HYPE2025-06-14
Iran Missile and Drone Attack on Israel
international · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
31.0
NOISE2025-06-14
Israel-Gaza Escalation with US-Backed Aid Site Attack
international · broad
Damage
21.1
Hype
24.6