Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow
BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.
BBC News reports: BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.
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