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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/Physical_Hamster_118 on 2025-08-06 21:09:42+00:00.

Original Title: TIL that the island of Iwo Jima is off-limits to the general public. The island today has military bases. Those that can visit are those visiting graves of former residents, attending memorial services for fallen US and Japanese soldiers, and staff working for government agencies there.