Piracy rises off Somalia as US-Israeli war on Iran diverts naval forces

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 30, 2026Country: Somalia

Crime & Law

Piracy rises off Somalia as US-Israeli war on Iran diverts naval forces

More than a dozen sailors, mostly from Pakistan, are being held by Somali pirates as hijackings and harassment surge due to the US-Israeli war on Iran. This situation has led to an increase in piracy activities in the region, jeopardizing maritime security.

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