> by doing nothing more than claiming to have laid mines.

Where you do you get your news from?

Iran has literally attacked ships [1].

Honestly, if there was a guy outside my workplace shooting people I'd turn around and if they were there the next day I'd also turn around and probably stop going to work until they tell me he's gone.

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ships_attacked_during_...