Why does the mail application icon show 2 unopen messages when there are none?

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The Mail icon shows "2". The Unread count shows "2". There are no unread messages.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Welcome to iMore! I don't know. How many email accounts do you have? Have you checked them all? Do you use VIP? Have you looked at your email account online. You may find it there.