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CBS NewsNews report · Oct 30, 7:18 AM
Iran claims 4 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
A tanker was also struck by a projectile in the strait on Thursday night.
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Iran claims four tankers struck mines in Hormuz as strike fears grow after U.S. midterms
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What happened Iran said four tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran disputed a U.S. claim that key shipping lanes had been cleared.
The headline split The left frames it as "Iran claims 4 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz". The center frames it as "Iran claims four tankers struck mines in Hormuz as strike fears grow after U.S. midterms".
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Left / center-leftIran claims 4 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
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CenterIran claims four tankers struck mines in Hormuz as strike fears grow after U.S. midterms
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CNBCNews report · Oct 30, 7:12 AM
Iran claims four tankers struck mines in Hormuz as strike fears grow after U.S. midterms
Iran said four tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran disputed a U.S. claim that key shipping lanes had been cleared.
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