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  "id": 8138470,
  "title": "Iran says struck oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/iran-says-struck-oil-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T00:35:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/18/iran-says-struck-oil-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed on Friday that they had attacked an oil tanker, according to state news agency IRNA. The vessel, sailing under the flag of Togo, was targeted after a fire broke out onboard, suggesting an attempt to illegally bypass Iran's preferred maritime route.\n\nThe strait, a critical waterway for global oil trade, has been under an effective blockade by Iran since the United States and Israel launched military strikes against the country in late February. Iran now intends to impose tolls for passage through the strait, targeting ships it perceives as attempting to circumvent its designated route.\n\nThe Revolutionary Guards' statement did not provide specific details about the incident. UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a security incident in the Strait of Hormuz, 16 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, on Thursday. However, the UKMTO did not disclose the identity of the vessel involved, leaving questions about whether the incident aligns with Iran's reported attack.",
  "summary": "Tehran said the Togo-flagged oil tanker Trend was targeted and detained after a fire broke out while it attempted to pass through the waterway illegally.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "IRGC says it struck tanker attempting 'illegal passage' through Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/irgc-says-it-struck-tanker-attempting-illegal-passage-through-strait",
        "published": "2026-09-17T21:55:26.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "IRGC claims to have struck tanker during attempted Hormuz crossing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/irgc-claims-to-have-struck-tanker-during-attempted-hormuz-crossing",
        "published": "2026-09-17T22:10:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets oil tanker over alleged illegal Strait of Hormuz passage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/iranian-revolutionary-guard-targets-oil-tanker-over-alleged-illegal",
        "published": "2026-09-17T22:26:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Iranian Revolutionary Guards Navy says it struck oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/iranian-revolutionary-guards-navy-says-it-struck-oil-tanker-in-strait",
        "published": "2026-09-17T22:29:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Iran strikes, detains oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/iran-strikes-detains-oil-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-09-18T00:30:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Iran says struck oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/iran-says-struck-oil-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz-8139723",
        "published": "2026-09-18T00:35:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Iran says struck oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/iran-says-struck-oil-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz-8138641",
        "published": "2026-09-18T01:17:03.000Z"
      }
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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."
}