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  "id": 7081978,
  "title": "Iranian ship struck near Strait of Hormuz, killing one, Iranian media report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/iranian-ship-struck-near-strait-of-hormuz-killing-one-iranian-media",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T08:18:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Haaretz",
    "slug": "haaretz",
    "url": "https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/iran/2026-09-13/ty-article/iranian-ship-struck-near-strait-of-hormuz-killing-one-iranian-media-report/000001a0-999e-de76-a1f7-bbde42de0000"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "An Iranian commercial vessel was struck early on Sunday off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in one person killed and several others injured. According to the Qeshm governor, Amir Teymouri, the vessel was hit around 5am local time, with one person killed and three or four others injured, depending on the source. The governor blamed a \"terrorist enemy\" for the attack.\n\nThe incident occurred as Tehran and Washington continue to clash over the strategic waterway, which is crucial for global oil and gas trade. Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, requiring vessels to obtain authorization to pass through, citing security and sovereignty concerns. The UK Maritime Trade Operations monitor reported that another vessel was hit by a projectile while transiting the strait, with a fire breaking out on board and local authorities evacuating crew members.\n\nThe deadly incident comes a day before a meeting between Iran and Gulf states in Oman to discuss the blockaded route. Control over the strait has become a major flashpoint in the conflict between Iran and the United States. According to Haaretz, the Qeshm governor blamed a \"terrorist enemy\" for the attack, while The Korea Times reported that authorities had not yet identified the projectile.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "1 Killed, 3 Injured After Merchant Ship Struck In Hormuz: Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/1-killed-3-injured-after-merchant-ship-struck-in-hormuz-iran",
        "published": "2026-09-13T05:46:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Iran authorities say one dead after ship struck in Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/iran-authorities-say-one-dead-after-ship-struck-in-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-09-13T07:00:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Merchant ship strike in Hormuz Strait kills one, injures three",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/merchant-ship-strike-in-hormuz-strait-kills-one-injures-three",
        "published": "2026-09-13T07:25:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Iran authorities say 1 killed, 3 injured as merchant vessel struck in Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/iran-authorities-say-1-killed-3-injured-as-merchant-vessel-struck-in",
        "published": "2026-09-13T08:00:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Iran, Oman agree on new Hormuz routes, entry point lies entirely in Iranian waters: Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/iran-oman-agree-on-new-hormuz-routes-entry-point-lies-entirely-in",
        "published": "2026-09-13T08:29:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Iranian commercial ship is struck near Strait of Hormuz with 1 dead, Iranian media say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/iranian-commercial-ship-is-struck-near-strait-of-hormuz-with-1-dead",
        "published": "2026-09-13T08:42:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Iran authorities say one dead after ship struck in Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/iran-authorities-say-one-dead-after-ship-struck-in-hormuz-7087578",
        "published": "2026-09-13T09:00:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "UKMTO reports fire on a vessel after attack in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/ukmto-reports-fire-on-a-vessel-after-attack-in-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-09-13T09:49:53.000Z"
      }
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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."
}