Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards

BBC World says Somali piracy has surged, with at least thirteen vessels attacked since January, including two ships seized within a four‑day span last week. The uptick is being linked to the ripple effects of the US‑Iran war, raising fresh concerns for commercial shipping through the Horn of Africa.

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