Iran-linked oil tanker falls victim to Somali piracy surge — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-linked-oil-tanker-falls-victim-to-somali-piracy-surgeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Somali pirates hijack Iran-linked oil tanker off Yemenhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-linked-oil-tanker-falls-victim-to-somali-piracy-surgehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-linked-oil-tanker-falls-victim-to-somali-piracy-surge#u46699Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:16:18 +0000Somali pirates have hijacked an oil tanker linked to Iran off the coast of Yemen, marking a resurgence in piracy in the region. The tanker, flagged in Eritrea, was seized by six armed pirates. This incident is part of a recent surge in Somali piracy, with two hijackings reported in four days. The resurgence is attributed to regional chaos and decreased enforcement resources.Why it mattersThe surge in Somali piracy is occurring amid heightened tensions in the region, including the U.S.-Iran conflict. The chaos and decreased enforcement resources have created an environment conducive to piracy.