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  "title": "Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/iranian-attack-on-saudi-tanker-killed-two-filipino-sailors-saudi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T06:12:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/iranian-attack-on-saudi-tanker-killed-two-filipino-sailors-saudi-arabia-says/"
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  "account": "Saudi Arabia expressed condemnation on Wednesday following a maritime incident where two Filipino sailors lost their lives aboard the Saudi-owned tanker Sidr. The vessel was reportedly targeted by projectiles while navigating the Strait of Hormuz. Bahri, the Saudi national shipping company, confirmed the unfortunate incident, which occurred around 11:40 pm local time (5:40 pm GMT) on Monday. The company extended its deepest sympathies to the families and colleagues affected by the loss of life. Meanwhile, Iran has yet to respond to Saudi allegations, but claimed that two tankers had caught fire after colliding with mines in an unauthorized route through the strait. This development follows a series of escalating tensions, as the US military conducted airstrikes on Iranian forces and bases in neighboring countries, marking the most significant exchange of fire since July. Iran has vehemently rejected the accusations, labeling the US strikes as a \"war crime.\"",
  "summary": "Saudi Arabia has condemned what it said was an Iranian attack on a Saudi-owned supertanker on Monday night that killed two Filipino sailors. The Saudi national shipping company, Bahri, confirmed on Wednesday that its vessel Sidr was “involved in a security incident while transiting the Strait of Hormuz”. Sidr was hit by projectiles north of […] The post Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two…",
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