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description: While Iran and its proxies can continue targeting merchant vessels they associate with Israel.
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# Attacks on Merchant Shipping Unlikely to Escalate

While Iran and its proxies can continue targeting merchant vessels they associate with Israel.

[ESAI Energy](https://www.esaienergy.com/resources/author/esai-energy)

 Nov 27, 2023

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**Summary:**

While Iran and its proxies can continue targeting merchant vessels, they associate with Israel, and it is almost certain that a combination of the civilian maritime community and a coalition of Western-linked navies will respond to increase the protection of shipping lanes and reduce risk to shipping**.**

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