Iron isn't generating in caves above y=0. In the image you can see a large ravine at around y=32, where iron should spawn the most, and there is no iron. Iron does generate in caves below y=0, as it says on the ore distribution chart for 21w08a.
MC-216866
Iron doesn't generate above Y=0
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