{
  "id": 414615,
  "title": "Iran fires cruise missiles at oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz setting vessel ablaze near Oman: Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/iran-fires-cruise-missiles-at-oil-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz-setting",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T22:08:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-fires-cruise-missiles-at-oil-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz-setting-vessel-ablaze-near-oman-report-1.500635675"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran allegedly launched multiple anti-ship cruise missiles from the area of Sirik, southern Iran, targeting an oil tanker transiting the US-backed southern shipping corridor of the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel reportedly went ablaze near Oman. The incident, if verified, would align with a pattern of attacks on commercial shipping in the region amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed an incident 18 nautical miles east of Khasab, Oman, but no details have been disclosed about the tanker's identity, cargo, crew, or damage.",
  "summary": "Reports circulating on social media Sunday evening claim that Iran has launched multiple anti-ship cruise missiles from the area of Sirik in southern Iran, striking an oil tanker off the coast of Oman. The vessel was reportedly transiting the US-backed southern shipping corridor of the Strait of Hormuz and is said to be on fire. Get it: Fast, verified news for FREE ... download the Gulf News app…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 9,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Iran says Oman deal is in ‘final stages’ but US must open Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/iran-says-oman-deal-is-in-final-stages-but-us-must-open-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-08-09T19:15:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Iran Guards say will not reopen Hormuz without US meeting Tehran's demands",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/iran-guards-say-will-not-reopen-hormuz-without-us-meeting-tehrans",
        "published": "2026-08-09T21:57:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Oil extends gains as Hormuz deal remains elusive",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/oil-extends-gains-as-hormuz-deal-remains-elusive",
        "published": "2026-08-09T23:07:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Oil rises as Hormuz deal hopes clash with Iran’s demands",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/oil-rises-as-hormuz-deal-hopes-clash-with-irans-demands",
        "published": "2026-08-09T23:51:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on demands",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/iran-ties-hormuz-reopening-to-us-concessions-on-demands",
        "published": "2026-08-09T23:56:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Tehran demands US concessions as Iran, Oman near Hormuz shipping pact",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/tehran-demands-us-concessions-as-iran-oman-near-hormuz-shipping-pact",
        "published": "2026-08-10T00:10:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Hormuz won’t be reopened until US meets our demands – Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/hormuz-wont-be-reopened-until-us-meets-our-demands-iran",
        "published": "2026-08-10T00:31:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "US, Iran approach key point in Hormuz talks as Trump weighs next steps",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/us-iran-approach-key-point-in-hormuz-talks-as-trump-weighs-next-steps",
        "published": "2026-08-10T01:24:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}