{
  "id": 5072773,
  "title": "Two Filipino crew members killed in Bahri tanker incident in Strait of Hormuz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/two-filipino-crew-members-killed-in-bahri-tanker-incident-in-strait",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T11:18:59.000Z",
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    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/0eniw7sod"
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  "account": "Saudi shipping company Bahri has announced the tragic loss of two Filipino sailors who perished in a security incident involving their tanker, SIDR, in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred on the evening of August 31, 2026, as the vessel was transiting the strategic waterway. Bahri released a somber statement on their X account, expressing deep sorrow and regret over the deaths of the crew members. The company extended its condolences to the families, loved ones, and colleagues of the deceased, assuring them of their full support during this challenging time. Bahri also reaffirmed its commitment to the highest standards of safety, security, and environmental protection, while remaining in constant communication with the vessel and coordinating closely with relevant authorities and maritime sector stakeholders to monitor the situation.",
  "summary": "Saudi shipping company Bahri confirms two Filipino sailors died after its tanker SIDR was involved in a security incident in the Strait of Hormuz.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
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        "title": "Two Filipino sailors killed after Saudi tanker incident in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/two-filipino-sailors-killed-after-saudi-tanker-incident-in-strait-of",
        "published": "2026-09-02T08:32:25.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Two crew members killed in attack on Saudi vessel in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/two-crew-members-killed-in-attack-on-saudi-vessel-in-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-09-02T08:42:39.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Two dead after Monday attack on Saudi oil tanker in Hormuz, says shipping firm",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/two-dead-after-monday-attack-on-saudi-oil-tanker-in-hormuz-says",
        "published": "2026-09-02T09:04:20.000Z"
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Two dead after Aug 31 attack on Saudi oil tanker in Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/two-dead-after-aug-31-attack-on-saudi-oil-tanker-in-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-09-02T09:15:16.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Saudi shipping company Bahri says two sailors killed in incident in Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/saudi-shipping-company-bahri-says-two-sailors-killed-in-incident-in",
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        "outlet": "Saudi Gazette",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia condemns Iran’s targeting of Saudi tanker in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/saudi-arabia-condemns-irans-targeting-of-saudi-tanker-in-strait-of",
        "published": "2026-09-02T11:21:51.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "Saudi shipping company Bahri says two sailors killed in incident in Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/saudi-shipping-company-bahri-says-two-sailors-killed-in-incident-in-5074829",
        "published": "2026-09-02T11:46:39.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/why-did-us-attack-iran-again-wedding-deaths-hormuz-crisis-retaliation",
        "published": "2026-09-02T12:26:38.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "U.S.-Iran war escalates as Iran claims a wedding party was hit in strike",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/u-s-iran-war-escalates-as-iran-claims-a-wedding-party-was-hit-in",
        "published": "2026-09-02T12:41:16.000Z"
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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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