Geopolitical Tensions

Tracking since May 19, 2026 · Latest signal Apr 22, 2026 · 46 matched data points · 4 unclear/no-match

Overall sentiment

Positive 4% (2)Negative 52% (24)Neutral 43% (20)Unclear 4 no-match

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Claims (13)

Claims contributing to this aggregate. Confirmed negative claims count as negative impact; confirmed positive claims count as positive impact.

Iran is accused by Trump of causing a total violation that has kept the Strait of Hormuz shut.

Parent: Geopolitical TensionsEntity: IranImpact: negativeDate: Apr 19, 2026 - Apr 21, 2026Target: Iran's actions affecting the Strait of Hormuz15 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed14 neutral3 unclear

President Trump has warned that Iran's entire country could be destroyed if it does not sign a peace deal.

Parent: Geopolitical TensionsEntity: IranImpact: negativeDate: Apr 19, 2026Target: The potential for military conflict or destruction of Iran due to non-compliance with a peace deal.5 matched entries5 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear

The impasse between Iran and the US over the Strait of Hormuz indicates a lack of progress in diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.

Parent: Geopolitical TensionsEntity: Iran-US RelationsSub-entity: Strait of HormuzImpact: negativeDate: Apr 19, 2026Target: The effectiveness of diplomatic efforts between Iran and the US to resolve the Strait of Hormuz impasse.4 matched entries4 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear

Iran asserts that the Strait of Hormuz is open, but tracking data indicates a low number of ships are moving through the strait.

Parent: Geopolitical TensionsEntity: Strait of HormuzImpact: neutralDate: Apr 17, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026Target: Iran's claim about the Strait of Hormuz being open3 matched entries3 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear

Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the U.S. of violating a deal to reopen it.

Parent: Geopolitical TensionsEntity: Iran-U.S. RelationsSub-entity: Strait of HormuzImpact: negativeDate: Apr 18, 2026Target: Iran's reimposition of restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz3 matched entries3 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear

US President Donald Trump confirmed the continuation of the US naval blockade until a peace deal is reached.

Parent: Geopolitical TensionsEntity: US Naval BlockadeImpact: negativeDate: Apr 17, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026Target: US naval blockade policy3 matched entries3 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear

Despite Iran's declaration of the Strait of Hormuz as fully open, the US continues to maintain a blockade on Iranian ships and ports.

Parent: Geopolitical TensionsEntity: US-Iran RelationsImpact: negativeDate: Apr 17, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026Target: The US's continued blockade on Iranian ships and ports despite Iran's declaration of the Strait of Hormuz as open.2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear

Iran has threatened to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed unless the United States lifts its 'siege' on Iranian ports.

Parent: Geopolitical TensionsEntity: Iran-US RelationsSub-entity: Strait of HormuzImpact: negativeDate: Apr 19, 2026Target: Iran's threat to close the Strait of Hormuz2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear

The United States has issued a warning to Iran about potential military action against its power infrastructure.

Parent: Geopolitical TensionsEntity: US-Iran RelationsImpact: negativeDate: Apr 19, 2026Target: The United States' threat of military action against Iran's power infrastructure.2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran is impacting international shipping and diplomatic negotiations with the United States.

Parent: Geopolitical TensionsEntity: Iran-US RelationsSub-entity: Strait of Hormuz ClosureImpact: negativeDate: Apr 19, 2026Target: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear

The potential agreement between the USA and Iran on uranium is influencing global oil prices and currency markets.

Parent: Geopolitical TensionsEntity: USA-Iran Nuclear AgreementImpact: mixedDate: Apr 19, 2026Target: The potential agreement between the USA and Iran on uranium2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has led to a significant drop in oil prices and a rally in Wall Street.

Parent: Geopolitical TensionsEntity: Strait of HormuzImpact: positiveDate: Apr 17, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026Target: The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on global oil prices and financial markets.2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear

Russian threats against a company in Hanau have raised concerns about the safety and security of local businesses.

Parent: Geopolitical TensionsEntity: Russian threatsSub-entity: Local businesses in HanauImpact: negativeDate: Apr 22, 2026Target: Russian threats against a company in Hanau1 matched entries0 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral1 unclear