Piracy rises off Somalia as US-Israeli war on Iran diverts naval forces
Piracy off the coast of Somalia has increased significantly as international naval forces are diverted to support the US-Israeli military actions against Iran. More than a dozen sailors, mostly from Pakistan, have been taken hostage in recent hijackings and maritime attacks. The reduced naval presence in the region has created opportunities for pirate groups to resume operations in key shipping lanes.
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Toggle PlayPiracy rises off Somalia as US-Israeli war on Iran diverts naval forcesNewsFeedPiracy rises off Somalia as US-Israeli war on Iran diverts naval forcesMore than a dozen sailors, the majority from Pakistan, are being held by Somali pirates as hijackings and harassment surge in the wake of the US-Israeli war on Iran.Published On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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