{
  "id": 20069288,
  "title": "Fires break out on three tankers after mine blasts in Strait of Hormuz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/fires-break-out-on-three-tankers-after-mine-blasts-in-strait-of-hormuz",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T22:57:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/world/yoe9zr93t"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, three oil tankers caught fire after reportedly colliding with sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media. The Iranian navy confirmed the incident, stating that two tankers were attempting to navigate through a restricted route when they struck mines, resulting in explosions and subsequent fires. The IRNA news agency reported that the Revolutionary Guard Navy was involved in the evening incident. However, Reuters has not independently verified the report. Iran enforces restrictions on ships passing through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz and has launched attacks on vessels it perceives as violating these rules, as part of its efforts to maintain control over the waterway and increase pressure on the United States.",
  "summary": "Three oil tankers caught fire on Saturday after reportedly striking sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Oil tanker on fire in Strait of Hormuz: Iran's navy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/oil-tanker-on-fire-in-strait-of-hormuz-irans-navy",
        "published": "2026-11-14T12:27:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Iran's IRGC claims it shot down US MQ-1 Predator drone over Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/irans-irgc-claims-it-shot-down-us-mq-1-predator-drone-over-qeshm",
        "published": "2026-11-14T12:28:53.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "UN official urges Iran, US to let fertilisers through Hormuz Strait",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/un-official-urges-iran-us-to-let-fertilisers-through-hormuz-strait",
        "published": "2026-11-14T13:30:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Oil tanker catches fire after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/oil-tanker-catches-fire-after-hitting-naval-mine-in-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-11-14T13:46:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "UN urges US, Iran to allow fertiliser shipments through Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/un-urges-us-iran-to-allow-fertiliser-shipments-through-strait-of",
        "published": "2026-11-14T16:11:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Netanyahu urges Eisenkot to hold unity talks without preconditions, citing Iran nuclear threat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/netanyahu-urges-eisenkot-to-hold-unity-talks-without-preconditions",
        "published": "2026-11-14T17:13:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Two tankers strike mines in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/two-tankers-strike-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-11-14T19:24:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}