August 2026
Turkiye and Somalia Forces Successfully Rescue Cargo Vessel from Pirates
Turkiye and Somali forces successfully freed a Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel that had been hijacked by pirates for 10 days, resulting in the deaths of 14…
Surge in Somali Piracy Linked to US-Iran Conflict
Piracy off the coast of Somalia has surged, with recent hijackings including the Cameroon-flagged MV Lutuf and the Eritrean-flagged MT Sibu 1. This increase in…
Pirates Hijack Two Commercial Ships, Including One Carrying Weapons for Turkish Forces
Two commercial ships, one an oil products tanker and the other carrying weapons for Turkish forces, were hijacked off the coasts of Yemen and Somalia,…
Piracy Resurfaces: Two Ships Hijacked Near Yemen and Somalia
Two commercial ships, one carrying oil products and another with weapons for Turkish forces, were hijacked off the coasts of Yemen and Somalia, respectively. The…
Rising Somali Piracy Linked to Regional Instability Including Iran
The resurgence of Somali piracy is raising concerns among experts who believe that the ongoing conflict in Iran and regional tensions are contributing factors. This…
Iran-Linked Tanker Seized by Pirates Amid Economic Struggles
A tanker linked to Iran has been seized by pirates, highlighting the vulnerabilities in Iran's maritime operations amidst ongoing sanctions. The incident raises concerns about…
The Unintended Beneficiaries of the Iran Conflict: Rising Pirate Activity
The ongoing conflict in Iran has inadvertently benefited pirates who exploit the chaos to increase their activities in the region. This situation involves various actors,…