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  "id": 3002792,
  "title": "Iran threatens 45 tankers with fines, confiscation in Hormuz escalation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/iran-threatens-45-tankers-with-fines-confiscation-in-hormuz-escalation-3002792",
  "topic": "world",
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  "published": "2026-08-24T07:46:29.000Z",
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  "summary": "By Nidhi Verma and Florence Tan Aug 24 (Reuters) - Iran said it had blacklisted 45 tankers that had broken its rules for crossing the Strait of Hormuz, and would take action against any vessels transferring loads with them, escalating its threats over the key waterway six months into the war. The named vessels could be fined, detained and have their cargoes confiscated, according to an X post…",
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        "title": "Iran threatens 46 ships in Strait of Hormuz transit crackdown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/iran-threatens-46-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz-transit-crackdown",
        "published": "2026-08-24T09:48:30.000Z"
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        "title": "Iran threatens 45 tankers with fines, confiscation in Hormuz escalation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/iran-threatens-45-tankers-with-fines-confiscation-in-hormuz-escalation",
        "published": "2026-08-24T10:43:13.000Z"
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        "title": "Iran threatens 45 tankers with fines, confiscation in Hormuz escalation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/iran-threatens-45-tankers-with-fines-confiscation-in-hormuz-escalation-3034026",
        "published": "2026-08-24T13:37:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Iran blacklists 45 tankers in Hormuz escalation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/iran-blacklists-45-tankers-in-hormuz-escalation",
        "published": "2026-08-24T15:41:47.000Z"
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