Yemen reports hijacked oil tanker headed for Somalia

Yemen's Coast Guard is attempting to recover the oil tanker "M/T Eureka" that was hijacked off Shabwa province by armed assailants. The vessel has been steered towards the Gulf of Aden and the Somali coast. Authorities report a rise in pirate activity in the area, partly due to naval forces being distracted by the war in Iran. The fate of the crew remains uncertain as recovery capabilities are limited due to Yemen's dire economic situation.