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Oil Tanker Hijacking Stokes Fear of Links Between Houthi Rebels and Somali Pirates
ByPranav Baskar May 3, 2026May 3, 2026

The location and timing of the attack fueled concerns about collaboration between Somali pirates and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen under the cover of Mideast turmoil.

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Fears of resurgence in Somali piracy after three vessels hijacked in a week
ByMohamed Gabobe in Mogadishu and Rachel Savage April 28, 2026

Pirates appear to be taking advantage of international naval strength being diverted to Middle EastThree vessels have been hijacked off the coast of Somalia in the past week, raising fears of a resurgence in piracy around the Horn of Africa, and adding…

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