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

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Somali piracy incidents have surged amid the broader tensions of the US-Iran war, with two ships seized in a single week and a total of at least 13 attacks since January. The escalation highlights growing security challenges in international maritime routes near Somalia.

Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.