{
  "id": 7068226,
  "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-7068226",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T06:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260913/new-report-of-attack-on-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-fans-fears-of-threats-to-oil-supplies"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, a new report of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz has heightened fears of disruptions to oil supplies. The British navy-affiliated UKMTO reported a projectile had struck a vessel navigating the strategic waterway. However, details regarding the extent of the damage and the crew's wellbeing remained unclear as of early Sunday.\n\nThis incident unfolded just a day after Saudi Arabia temporarily halted its East-West oil pipeline, citing a precautionary measure following a drone attack believed to have originated in Iraq. Both Baghdad and Riyadh attributed the incident to Iranian-backed militias. The 1,200-kilometer pipeline, which has become the primary conduit for Middle East oil exports over the past six months, has been rendered a key target amid escalating hostilities.\n\nAs concerns mount over potential threats to oil deliveries, the cost of Brent crude surged above $100 a barrel. This week has witnessed a week of heightened volatility and rising prices, underscoring the vulnerability of global energy markets to ongoing regional strife.",
  "summary": "ADEN/DUBAI — Maritime trackers received new reports of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, adding to concerns about Iran-related threats to energy supplies after Saudi Arabia shut down a vital oil pipeline. The British navy-affiliated agency UKMTO said it had a report of a projectile hitting a vessel as it moved through the Strait of Hormuz. The amount of damage and the status…",
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      {
        "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": "Channel News Asia",
        "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-7084737",
        "published": "2026-09-13T08:17:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "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-7100109",
        "published": "2026-09-13T11:45:18.000Z"
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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."
}