Why is piracy rising off Somalia again — and is the Iran war responsible?
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Source: Al Jazeera
Published: 2026-05-01 16:10 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Africa, Military & Defence, Iran, World News, War & Conflict
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At least three vessels have been targeted in hijackings this week off the coast of Somalia in what analysts fear is a replay of past piracy around the Horn of Africa.
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