Iran claims it struck an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments

Original reporting: Associated Press

Reports indicate Iran says it struck an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The source also says there are other developments in the Middle East, but no further details are provided here.

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First detected Sep 19 at 11:03 AM ET

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Independent reports11· 18 outlets

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Sep 18 at 10:09 PM ET Estimated

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Publisher's reported time · original reporting: Associated Press

Sep 18 at 10:09 PM ET Estimated

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Sep 19 at 11:03 AM ET Recorded

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Sep 21 at 9:49 AM ET Recorded

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