Iran-linked oil tanker falls victim to Somali piracy surge

An oil tanker under U.S. sanctions for allegedly transporting Iranian petroleum ‌products has become the latest victim of resurgent Somali piracy when it was boarded off the coast of Yemen and diverted toward Somalia.

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Aug 22, 2026 - 10:00
Iran-linked oil tanker falls victim to Somali piracy surge
An oil tanker under U.S. sanctions for allegedly transporting Iranian petroleum ‌products has become the latest victim of resurgent Somali piracy when it was boarded off the coast of Yemen and diverted toward Somalia.
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