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  "id": 81751,
  "title": "IRGC says it intercepted drone over Strait of Hormuz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/irgc-says-it-intercepted-drone-over-strait-of-hormuz",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-03T10:57:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irgc-says-it-intercepted-drone-over-strait-hormuz"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reported that it shot down an MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iran's Sepah News, the drone was hit by Iran's air defence system. The origin of the drone is currently unclear.\n\nThe MQ-9 Reaper drone is primarily operated by the US air force.\n\nThe incident comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with some US officials characterising the conflict as part of a broader global struggle.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 10,
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      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Renewed US-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz, denuclearization to start on Monday, Trump says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/renewed-us-iran-talks-on-strait-of-hormuz-denuclearization-to-start",
        "published": "2026-08-03T00:22:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "US military helped over 1,000 ships cross Strait of Hormuz since May",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/us-military-helped-over-1-000-ships-cross-strait-of-hormuz-since-may",
        "published": "2026-08-03T15:23:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Iran warns US warships over altering routes in the Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/iran-warns-us-warships-over-altering-routes-in-the-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-08-04T02:39:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Middle East live: Cargo ship hit by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/middle-east-live-cargo-ship-hit-by-unknown-projectile-in-strait-of",
        "published": "2026-08-04T03:14:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The New York Times",
        "title": "Sailors Working in Strait of Hormuz Are Caught in Crossfire of Iran War",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/sailors-working-in-strait-of-hormuz-are-caught-in-crossfire-of-iran",
        "published": "2026-08-04T04:01:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Trump claims Strait of Hormuz could open by Aug. 4 as Iran denies holding any direct talks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/trump-claims-strait-of-hormuz-could-open-by-aug-4-as-iran-denies",
        "published": "2026-08-04T05:36:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC",
        "title": "Trump warns Iran talks are ‘last chance’ to end war — oil prices rise as Tehran denies negotiations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/trump-warns-iran-talks-are-last-chance-to-end-war-oil-prices-rise-as",
        "published": "2026-08-04T07:04:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Up to 80 Hong Kong-linked ships stuck around Strait of Hormuz, trade group says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/up-to-80-hong-kong-linked-ships-stuck-around-strait-of-hormuz-trade",
        "published": "2026-08-04T09:50:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hellenic Shipping News",
        "title": "Iran warns US warships over altering routes in the Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/iran-warns-us-warships-over-altering-routes-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-140520",
        "published": "2026-08-04T17:00:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}