2 Hijackings in 4 Days: Somali Piracy Rises

Middle East World Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:33:41 GMT High confidence — 76/100

Experts worry that the conflict in Iran and other regional dynamics are setting the stage for a Somali pirates’ comeback.

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Experts worry that the conflict in Iran and other regional dynamics are setting the stage for a Somali pirates’ comeback.

Sources: NYT World