Coverage dated September 21, 2026

A projectile strikes a tanker as it sails into the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

The British military says an “unknown projectile” struck a tanker as it entered the Strait of Hormuz. Two crew members were injured in Monday’s attack as the ship headed to port under its own power. Meanwhile, the Israeli military remains on alert even as Israel shuts down Monday for the Jewish fait…

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  1. News Nation Now

    Iran updates: Tanker reportedly struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz (opens News Nation Now)

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    The two crew members sustained minor injuries, while the vessel was continuing to its next port of call.

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    A projectile strikes a tanker as it sails into the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    The British military says an “unknown projectile” struck a tanker as it entered the Strait of Hormuz. Two crew members were injured in Monday’s attack as the ship headed to port under its own power. Meanwhile, the Israeli military remains on alert even as Israel shuts down Monday for the Jewish fait…

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    A projectile hits a tanker as it enters the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The British military says an “unknown projectile” struck a tanker as it entered the Strait of Hormuz

  4. France 24

    Projectile hits tanker as it enters the Strait of Hormuz (opens France 24)

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    At least two people were injured when an “unknown projectile” struck a tanker as it entered the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said Monday. The vessel will reportedly continue to its next port of call, and there are no indications of any environmental impact at this time.

  5. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    A projectile hits a tanker as it enters the Strait of Hormuz (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    The vessel continued toward port under its own power.

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