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  "id": 7082388,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T08:00:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2029620/iran-authorities-say-1-killed-3-injured-as-merchant-vessel-struck-in-hormuz"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, a merchant vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in one fatality and three injuries, according to Iranian authorities. The incident occurred off the coasts of Hengam and Qeshm islands, though the source does not specify the vessel's origin. Several explosions were reported overnight in Qeshm, the largest island in the strait. This event comes a day before Iran and Gulf states are set to meet in Oman over the crucial strategic waterway. Iran has blocked the strait, requiring vessels to obtain authorization to pass through and considering imposing service fees. The United States and Israel initiated the conflict on February 28, which led to Iran's blockade of the strait, a passage that was previously unrestricted. Meanwhile, Houthi fighters in Yemen attacked a military base in southern Saudi Arabia with drones and missiles, targeting weapons depots and command centers. The conflict has intensified this week between Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia.",
  "summary": "A ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, killing one person and injuring three, local Iranian authorities said, as Tehran and Washington clash over the strategic waterway. “A merchant vessel was struck around 5am this morning off the coasts of Hengam and Qeshm islands. One person was killed and three others were injured,” Qeshm city governor Amir Teymouri said, according to state TV,…",
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    "outlets": 11,
    "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"
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-13T08:18:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "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-7128139",
        "published": "2026-09-13T15:11:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Iran hardliners launched Hormuz attacks in defiance of leaders, undermining US deal — report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/iran-hardliners-launched-hormuz-attacks-in-defiance-of-leaders",
        "published": "2026-09-13T16:03:11.000Z"
      }
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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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