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US denies Iran claim to have struck an unmanned ship , and other Mideast news
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from newsday.com · United States · Middle East
The United States has denied Iran's claim of striking an unmanned ship, amidst other news from the Middle East. This highlights ongoing tensions and conflicting reports between the US and Iran in the region.
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