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  "id": 8902556,
  "title": "Two injured after 'unknown projectile' strikes tanker in Hormuz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/two-injured-after-unknown-projectile-strikes-tanker-in-hormuz",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T10:31:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/09/1537733/two-injured-after-unknown-projectile-strikes-tanker-hormuz"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two crew members were injured when an unknown projectile struck their tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to the British maritime agency UKMTO. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, where Iran has sought to maintain control over the vital waterway in its ongoing conflict with the United States. Washington has also maintained a counterblockade of Iranian ports. Military authorities informed UKMTO that the tanker, which was en route, was hit by an unknown projectile during its inbound transit. Despite the attack, the vessel is continuing its journey to its next port of call, with the crew sustaining only minor injuries. Earlier this month, Iran announced an expansion of its no-go area beyond the Strait of Hormuz, including parts of the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, as part of a new prohibited zone.",
  "summary": "DUBAI: Two crew members were injured after an “unknown projectile” hit their tanker in the Strait of Hormuz Monday, a British maritime agency said, where vessels have come under repeated attack amid the Middle East war.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : Tanker Struck By Unknown Projectile In Strait Of Hormuz, 2 Crew Members Injured",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/world-tanker-struck-by-unknown-projectile-in-strait-of-hormuz-2-crew",
        "published": "2026-09-21T08:58:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Two wounded as ‘projectile’ hits tanker in Hormuz, says maritime agency",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/two-wounded-as-projectile-hits-tanker-in-hormuz-says-maritime-agency",
        "published": "2026-09-21T12:29:09.000Z"
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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."
}