Somali piracy surges as US naval focus shifts to Iran conflict
Somali pirates have seized six commercial vessels since April, exploiting a security vacuum caused by the diversion of international naval forces to the Middle East. The Iran war has reduced the risk of American retaliation, making piracy more profitable and adding to shipping disruptions in key maritime chokepoints. Industry experts warn that each additional attack compounds existing pressures on global trade.
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Original headline: “‘This is obviously a very, very lucrative business for them’: Somali pirates are back—the Iran war is keeping the US too busy to stop them.” Browse more stories.