Cite This Source
Use these citations to reference Sortie Live data in academic papers, school reports, and research. Select your citation format below.
Cite Sortie Live
Use this citation when referencing Sortie Live as a general source.
"Sortie Live: 2026 Iran War Tracker." ZeroShare, 2026, sortie.live. Accessed 17 Mar 2026.
("Sortie Live")
All Formats
Quick reference for all three citation styles.
"Sortie Live: 2026 Iran War Tracker." ZeroShare, 2026, sortie.live. Accessed 17 Mar 2026.
ZeroShare. (2026). Sortie Live: 2026 Iran War Tracker. https://sortie.live
ZeroShare. "Sortie Live: 2026 Iran War Tracker." 2026. https://sortie.live.
Cite a Specific Event
Enter an event ID to generate a citation for a specific conflict event. Event IDs are shown at the bottom of each event card on the timeline and map.
Tips for Academic Use
Cite both Sortie Live and the original source
Sortie Live aggregates data from ACLED, GDELT, Reuters, and other sources. For the strongest citations, reference both Sortie Live (where you found the data) and the original data source (where the data was first reported).
Note the confidence level
Each event on Sortie Live has a confidence rating: Confirmed, Likely, or Unconfirmed. When citing unconfirmed events in academic work, note the confidence level (e.g., “according to an unconfirmed report tracked by Sortie Live”).
Include the access date
Because conflict data is updated continuously, always include the date you accessed Sortie Live. MLA format requires this; APA and Chicago recommend it for dynamic online sources.
Sortie Live is a secondary source
Sortie Live is a data aggregator and visualization tool, not a primary reporting organization. It is best classified as a secondary source. Primary sources include the original wire service reports, ACLED data, and official government statements.
Citation formats follow the latest editions: MLA 9th edition (2021), APA 7th edition (2020), and Chicago Manual of Style 17th edition (2017). For questions about citation formatting, consult your instructor or the Purdue OWL.