{
  "id": 7049869,
  "title": "New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans fears of threats to oil supplies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/new-report-of-attack-on-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-fans-fears-of-7049869",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T03:04:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/new-report-of-attack-on-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-fans-fears-of-threats-to-oil-supplies-101789267543904.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A shipping attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday heightened fears of threats to oil supplies amid ongoing Middle East tensions. The British navy-affiliated agency UKMTO reported a projectile hitting a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, though the extent of damage and crew status remained unknown. This attack occurred following Saudi Arabia's temporary closure of its East-West pipeline after a drone attack, an incident both Baghdad and Riyadh attributed to Iran-backed militias. The 1,200-km pipeline, which has been transporting 4-5 million barrels of oil per day for six months, now faces additional disruption. The situation escalated after US President Donald Trump attributed the attacks to Iran during his trip to Ireland. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia sought US military assistance in combating Houthis, while Iran remained skeptical of a potential resolution at a Gulf Arab states' meeting in Oman, insisting on meeting certain conditions before reopening the Strait of Hormuz.",
  "summary": "Iran's Foreign Ministry announced that Iran will attend a meeting with Gulf Arab states in Oman, at which the future of the Strait of Hormuz will be discussed.",
  "key_points": [
    "British navy-affiliated agency UKMTO reported projectile hitting a vessel in Strait of Hormuz.",
    "Attack follows Saudi Arabia's temporary closure of East-West pipeline after drone attack.",
    "Situation escalated with US President Trump attributing attacks to Iran."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Heightened tensions in the Middle East, including attacks on shipping and pipelines, are escalating fears of threats to oil supplies, potentially impacting major oil producers and consumers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans fears of threats to oil supplies",
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        "published": "2026-09-13T02:24:31.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans fears of threats to oil supplies",
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        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "New ship attack report deepens fears over Hormuz, global oil supplies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/new-ship-attack-report-deepens-fears-over-hormuz-global-oil-supplies",
        "published": "2026-09-13T04:07:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans fears of threats to oil supplies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/new-report-of-attack-on-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-fans-fears-of-7068308",
        "published": "2026-09-13T05:01:08.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans fears of threats to oil supplies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/new-report-of-attack-on-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-fans-fears-of-7066327",
        "published": "2026-09-13T05:42:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "One person killed after ship struck in the Strait of Hormuz Iranian authorities say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/one-person-killed-after-ship-struck-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-iranian",
        "published": "2026-09-13T05:50:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "An Iranian commercial ship is struck near Strait of Hormuz with 1 dead, Iranian media say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/an-iranian-commercial-ship-is-struck-near-strait-of-hormuz-with-1",
        "published": "2026-09-13T05:54:08.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Strait Of Hormuz Ship Hit By Projectile, Global Oil Supply Fears Rise After Saudi Pipeline Attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/strait-of-hormuz-ship-hit-by-projectile-global-oil-supply-fears-rise",
        "published": "2026-09-13T06:01:53.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Iran says one dead, three injured after ship struck in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/iran-says-one-dead-three-injured-after-ship-struck-in-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-09-13T06:04:52.000Z"
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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."
}