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Why are ships being attacked?
Attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have increased since February, though the specific reasons for this recent surge aren't detailed in the story. Historically, tensions in the region, often involving Iran and its proxies, have led to such incidents, disrupting shipping and raising international concerns about maritime security.
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