Second tanker in three months hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates
A tanker was hijacked off the coast of Yemen by suspected Somali pirates, marking the second such incident in three months. The region has also seen several unsuccessful attacks, suggesting piracy is making a comeback.
A tanker sailing off the coast of Yemen was seized by suspected Somali pirates, marking the second hijacking in the region in the past three months. The incident has renewed concerns over maritime security in the area.
Security sources said several other attack attempts in the region had failed. Experts say the rising number of incidents points to piracy making a comeback around the Gulf of Aden and surrounding waters.
Escalating Iran-US tensions and the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz may have diverted maritime security resources elsewhere. The shipping industry is calling for additional security measures to protect commercial vessels.
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