A cargo ship seen at sea near Djibouti. According to the US Navy, Iran has 'attacked or seized' about 20 internationally flagged merchant vessels since 2021. Getty Images
A cargo ship seen at sea near Djibouti. According to the US Navy, Iran has 'attacked or seized' about 20 internationally flagged merchant vessels since 2021. Getty Images

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