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Iran shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before US vote, officials say

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Two senior Iranian officials told Reuters that Iran is deploying new tactics to target ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. The reported shift in military strategy aims to keep oil prices high and influence the upcoming United States elections.

According to the provided reports, Tehran has historically attempted to exert control over the vital shipping lane. The timing of the tactical shift is linked directly to the lead-up to the US polls, with officials declining to provide further details regarding the specific nature of the new maritime operations.

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