https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkish-somali-forces-free-pirate-seized-vessel-in-somaliaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkish-somali-forces-free-pirate-seized-vessel-in-somaliahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkish-somali-forces-free-pirate-seized-vessel-in-somalia#u53846Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:35:23 +0000The Turkish Navy and Somali forces freed the cargo ship MV Lutuf on Saturday, August 30, following a 10-day operation off the coast of Puntland. The mission resulted in the elimination of 14 pirates. This rescue occurs amid a broader surge in Somali piracy in 2026, with at least 13 vessels attacked since the start of the year and five incidents reported in July alone. While activity is increasing, it has not yet reached the scale seen during the 2011 peak.Why it mattersA conflict between the US and Iran has entered its seventh month, which analysts link to the rise in piracy. Puntland authorit