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  "id": 19922538,
  "title": "Iran Guards say two oil tankers hit by mines in Hormuz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/iran-guards-say-two-oil-tankers-hit-by-mines-in-hormuz",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T04:11:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-guards-say-two-oil-tankers-hit-by-mines-in-hormuz-1.500746966"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported on Saturday that two oil tankers were hit by mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway where Tehran has imposed restrictions on navigation. The explosions occurred shortly after the tankers had disabled their radar and positioning systems, attempting to transit the strait through an unauthorized route. The Guards' navy released a statement, though it did not disclose the names or origins of the vessels, except to confirm that one was a supertanker. Both tankers exploded and caught fire after colliding with a naval mine. In retaliation for the strait's blockade, the United States has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and offers military support to tankers navigating the waterway. Iran's armed forces have reported multiple fires or explosions on ships in the strait in recent weeks, often attributing them to mines. On Friday, the Guards released footage of a large plume of smoke emanating from a vessel they claimed was carrying liquefied gas and struck by a mine in the southern portion of the strait. However, the U.S. military asserts that they have cleared the primary routes through the waterway of mines.",
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    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "IRGC says tanker caught fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/irgc-says-tanker-caught-fire-after-hitting-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-11-13T19:23:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Middle East latest: IRGC says two oil tankers caught fire after hitting sea mines in Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/middle-east-latest-irgc-says-two-oil-tankers-caught-fire-after",
        "published": "2026-11-14T04:42:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Iran reports three incidents of oil tankers hit by mines in Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/iran-reports-three-incidents-of-oil-tankers-hit-by-mines-in-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-11-14T04:43:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "LNG carrier explodes after hitting mine in Hormuz, IRGC says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/lng-carrier-explodes-after-hitting-mine-in-hormuz-irgc-says",
        "published": "2026-11-14T05:04:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Three oil tankers catch fire after striking mines in Hormuz: Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/three-oil-tankers-catch-fire-after-striking-mines-in-hormuz-iran",
        "published": "2026-11-14T05:29:42.000Z"
      }
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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."
}