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Shipping in the Middle East faces new risks after fresh attacks occurred in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran seized a shipping vessel that was anchored off the United Arab Emirates, taking the ship towards its own country. Additionally, a cargo ship near Oman also sank, occurring on day 76 of the ongoing regional conflict.
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