36%of the 273 stories on this subject ran on one side of the press and not the other — most often unreported by center media.
Measured across every snapshot the engine kept, Thursday, 4 June 2026 to Tuesday, 15 September 2026. A story counts as one-sided when outlets on one side of the spectrum carried it and the other side did not.
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Iran and US trade tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz confrontation
16Iran plans meeting with Gulf states in Oman to discuss Hormuz shipping routes
44Monday, 14 September 2026EN, FA, URIran and US strike tankers in biggest shipping attack since war began
15India's Modi and Iran's Pezeshkian discuss navigation and seafarers
7Germany to order fourth new signals intelligence ship
4Israel raises naval readiness amid Houthi advances in Bab al-Mandab Strait
3Iran strikes ships and expands no-go zone outside Hormuz strait
28Iran says Gulf states to meet in Oman to discuss Hormuz shipping routes
26Sunday, 13 September 2026EN, FA, URIran and US strike tankers in biggest shipping attack since war began
14India's Modi and Iran's Pezeshkian discuss navigation and seafarers
7US forces redirect 100 ships amid blockade operations
3Libya denies allowing Ukraine to use Misrata base to attack Russian ships
2Iran strikes ships and plans to declare 'prohibited zone' near Strait of Hormuz
24Iran and US strike tankers in Strait of Hormuz, escalating confrontation
19Iran says Gulf states to meet in Oman to discuss safe Hormuz shipping routes
15India's Modi discusses navigation, seafarers with Iran's Pezeshkian
6Iran expands no-go zone near Hormuz Strait amid escalating tensions
20Thursday, 10 September 2026EN, FA, KUUkrainian official says US destroys 5 Iranian tankers
4Houthis close to seizing control of strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait
3South Korea reviews military options for Strait of Hormuz amid US pressure
17Oil prices rise amid US-Iran attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz
5Iran announces upcoming restricted zone outside Strait of Hormuz
3South Korea reviews military options for Strait of Hormuz amid US pressure
17US military strikes three Iranian oil tankers after warships were targeted
15Oil prices rise amid US-Iran attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz
5Iran announces upcoming restricted zone outside Strait of Hormuz
3Iran Announces New Restricted Zone Near Strait of Hormuz
27Monday, 7 September 2026EN, URSouth Korea reviews military options for Strait of Hormuz amid US pressure
17US military strikes three Iranian oil tankers after warships were targeted
15Hormuz traffic dips to lowest since May after US, Iranian strikes on ships
6Oil prices rise amid US-Iran attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz
5Iran announces plans to establish a new restricted zone in the Gulf
5Iran announces upcoming restricted zone outside Strait of Hormuz
3South Korea reviews military options for Strait of Hormuz amid US pressure
17US military strikes three Iranian oil tankers after warships were targeted
15Two Filipino sailors killed in attack on Saudi oil tanker in Hormuz
28South Korea reviews military options for Strait of Hormuz amid US pressure
17Mines strike two oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz; Iran warns shipping companies
16US military strikes three Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
6Two Filipino sailors killed in attack on Saudi oil tanker in Hormuz
28Friday, 4 September 2026EN, FASouth Korea reviews military options for Strait of Hormuz amid US pressure
13Iran claims two oil tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz, warns shipping companies
12Friday, 4 September 2026EN, FASouth Korea considers military options to support navigation in Strait of Hormuz
2Two dead after attack on Saudi oil tanker in Hormuz Strait; US strikes Iranian tankers
26Iran blacklists 56 ships in Strait of Hormuz for rule violations
3Tanker struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz; crew safe
14US military strikes Iranian launchers near Hormuz amid mine threat
11US and Iran exchange strikes in Strait of Hormuz
7US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island; Iran vows response
6G20 finance ministers call for free and safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
3Saudi Arabia condemns Iran's attack on tanker 'Sader' in Strait of Hormuz
3Tanker struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz; crew safe
14Iranian warship confronts vessel in Strait of Hormuz; UN chief notes food supply impact
8Tanker targeted by munitions in the Gulf of Oman
3US claims Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes open amid conflicting reports
18Tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO reports
11Iranian warship confronts vessel in Strait of Hormuz; UN chief notes food supply impact
8Vessel traffic in Strait of Hormuz declines to five oil tankers daily
3India and Japan deepen maritime security cooperation with new pact
26Oman and Japan discuss regional security and cooperation
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