{
  "id": 11333951,
  "title": "No lights and no radio: Getting oil through Hormuz is a risky job",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/no-lights-and-no-radio-getting-oil-through-hormuz-is-a-risky-job",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T01:53:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/02/world/hormuz-oil-risky-job/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The tanker captain, a seasoned professional, reacted swiftly to the explosion in front of him. He deftly maneuvered his 300-meter-long vessel around the one ahead, noticing flames had ignited. He immediately contacted the U.S. Navy, reporting the attack. Conducting this daring maneuver amidst drones and missiles overhead in the Strait of Hormuz is a testament to the critical thinking skills that are essential for maintaining the flow of oil supplies to the global market. This scenario is unfolding as tensions between Washington and Tehran persist, with the waterway remaining closed to regular traffic. The testimony shared by the captain, identified only as a man in his early 40s, sheds light on the vital role of U.S. military involvement in ensuring the continuation of oil flows from the Middle East.",
  "summary": "Ships are engaged in shuttle runs through the Strait of Hormuz, ferrying barrels often at night and with strict instructions about what can be used.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}