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  "id": 14285090,
  "title": "Two ships struck by unknown projectiles in Strait of Hormuz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/two-ships-struck-by-unknown-projectiles-in-strait-of-hormuz",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T19:34:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
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    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/two-ships-struck-by-unknown-projectiles-in-strait-of-hormuz-1.500709543"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A container ship and a tanker were struck by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. The exact time of the incident has not been confirmed. Authorities are investigating the matter, with no details on damage or casualties reported so far. The UKMTO advised vessels to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity.",
  "summary": "Dubai: A container ship was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said, citing a verified source. Authorities are investigating the incident, whose exact time has yet to be confirmed. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. The notice did not provide details of damage or…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Financial Times",
        "title": "Ships in Hormuz strait hit by worst spate of attacks since start of war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/ships-in-hormuz-strait-hit-by-worst-spate-of-attacks-since-start-of",
        "published": "2026-10-13T12:04:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "What's behind Iran’s intensifying attacks on shipping in Hormuz?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/whats-behind-irans-intensifying-attacks-on-shipping-in-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-10-13T18:11:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Iran increases threat to Strait of Hormuz shipping, and other Middle East developments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/iran-increases-threat-to-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-and-other-middle",
        "published": "2026-10-13T19:10:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "A container ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz for the second time in a day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/a-container-ship-was-attacked-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-for-the-second",
        "published": "2026-10-13T19:14:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Two ships hit by projectiles in Hormuz Strait, maritime agency says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/two-ships-hit-by-projectiles-in-hormuz-strait-maritime-agency-says",
        "published": "2026-10-13T20:06:07.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
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