Tanker off Yemen boarded by armed people, diverted towards Somalia, UKMTO says
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-08-20 22:50 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Trade & Sanctions, Business & Economy
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A tanker east of Yemen was boarded by six armed people who took control of the vessel and diverted it towards Somalia, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Thursday.
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