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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jul 7, 2:04 PM
Two ships hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Two ships were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said.
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Different Spin
Two ships hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Two ships were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said.
4 Left18 Center3 Right
DIFFERENT SPIN
HOW EACH SIDE WORDED IT
Left-leaningCenter-leftIran’s Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Test Cease-Fire and Threaten Oil Flow
New York Times - BusinessMostly Factual
Right-leaningThree oil tankers struck in Strait of Hormuz now – [VIDEO]
The Right ScoopMixed
breakingtankersstruck
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)HighTwo ships hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
As of July 7, 2026 at 5:26 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happened Two ships were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said.
The headline split The left frames it as "Iran’s Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Test Cease-Fire and Threaten Oil Flow". The right frames it as "Three oil tankers struck in Strait of Hormuz now – [VIDEO]".
Match confidence High confidence. 25 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh
25 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
Framing confidenceStrong
77/99 — headlines create a clearly different first impression.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftIran’s Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Test Cease-Fire and Threaten Oil Flow
New York Times - Business · Center-left · News report
CenterTwo ships hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) · Center · News report
Right / center-rightTwo ships attacked in Hormuz following reported Iranian missile strike on Qatari tanker
The Jerusalem Post · Center-right · News report
SEE THE HEADLINES
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Center-rightMostly Factual
The Jerusalem PostNews report · Jul 7, 5:26 PM
Two ships attacked in Hormuz following reported Iranian missile strike on Qatari tanker
Both ships sustained structural damage, according to UKMTO, though no casualties or environmental impact were reported in either case.
Center-leftMostly Factual
New York Times - BusinessNews report · Jul 7, 4:35 PM
Iran’s Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Test Cease-Fire and Threaten Oil Flow
The latest attacks, just weeks after the United States and Iran agreed to try to negotiate a lasting end to their hostilities, highlight risks for shipping companies.
Center-leftHigh
Philadelphia InquirerNews report · Jul 7, 4:31 PM
Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
The British military says three tankers have been struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz in the latest attacks targeting vessels moving through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf
CenterMostly Factual
ABC7 New YorkNews report · Jul 7, 4:29 PM
Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Three tankers were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said.
Center-rightMostly Factual
The American ConservativeNews report · Jul 7, 3:59 PM
Iran Negotiations Day 20: Tehran Attacks Ships in Hormuz Strait
State of the Union: President Donald Trump endorsed a potential sale of F-35 jets to Turkey and said sanctions on the NATO ally should be removed.
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CenterHigh
Courthouse NewsNews report · Jul 7, 3:48 PM
Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Tehran has repeatedly declared that only its approved route through the strait is safe.
CenterMostly Factual
Pittsburgh Post-GazetteNews report · Jul 7, 3:44 PM
Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
RightMixed
The Right ScoopNews report · Jul 7, 3:15 PM
BREAKING: Three oil tankers struck in Strait of Hormuz now – [VIDEO]
breakingtankersstruck
Fox News is reporting that three oil tankers have now been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, with the latest being hit by a drone. We reported last night that two had...
Center-leftHigh
AxiosNews report · Jul 7, 3:15 PM
Strait of Hormuz: Iran attacks three ships in 24 hours, U.S. says
attacksiranshipshours
Iran's military fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, two U.S. officials tell Axios. The IRGC attacked a third commercial ship on...
Center-leftMostly Factual
NDTVNews report · Jul 7, 3:07 PM
3 Tankers Attacked In Strait Of Hormuz In 24 Hours Amid US-Iran Ceasefire
One of the tankers caught fire after being attacked while travelling off the coast of Oman. Although the Iranian state television said the liquefied natural gas tanker came under attack aft...
CenterMostly Factual
EuronewsNews report · Jul 7, 3:01 PM
Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours, maritime agency says
The UKMTO maritime agency is investigating the incidents and advised vessels in the area to proceed with caution.
CenterMostly Factual
Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Jul 7, 2:34 PM
Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Three tankers were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British…
CenterHigh
India TodayNews report · Jul 7, 2:24 PM
3 tankers hit in latest attacks in Hormuz within 24 hours amid US-Iran tensions
tankers hit in latest attacks in Hormuz within hours amid USIran tensions
CenterHigh
WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jul 7, 2:04 PM
Two ships hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Two ships were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said.
CenterHigh
WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jul 7, 2:04 PM
Two ships hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Two ships were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said.
CenterHigh
WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 7, 2:04 PM
Two ships hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Two ships were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said.
CenterHigh
WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jul 7, 2:04 PM
Two ships hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Two ships were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said.
CenterHigh
KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jul 7, 2:04 PM
Two ships hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Two ships were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said.
CenterHigh
WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jul 7, 2:04 PM
Two ships hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Two ships were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said.
CenterHigh
WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jul 7, 2:04 PM
Two ships hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Two ships were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said.
CenterHigh
WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 7, 2:04 PM
Two ships hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Two ships were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said.
CenterHigh
KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 7, 2:04 PM
Two ships hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Two ships were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said.
CenterHigh
WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jul 7, 2:04 PM
Two ships hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Two ships were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said.
CenterHigh
WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jul 7, 2:04 PM
Two ships hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Two ships were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said.
Details77/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 25 sources
77/99 Wording GapHigh confidence25 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 25 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report
SOURCE MAP CHANGES
Jul 7, 2:04 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.
Jul 7, 2:04 PM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.
Jul 7, 2:04 PM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.
Jul 7, 2:04 PM: WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 77/99 and story health is stable · 25 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.