Pirates hijack three vessels off Somalia as Iran war drives piracy surge

10 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 29

At least three hijackings occurred in the past week, targeting two cargo ships and a tanker near Eyl, Mareeyo, and Garacad in Puntland.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations and EU naval forces confirm the attacks, linking the piracy spike to instability from the ongoing Iran war.
This resurgence follows earlier incidents like the Sward hijacking, with pirates exploiting diverted naval resources and improved capabilities, raising concerns about maritime security in the region.

Is the return of Somali pirates the final blow to a global shipping industry already in crisis?

How will the world's navies fight a two-front war against pirates in Somalia and militants in the Red Sea?

With navies stretched thin, is paying ransoms now the best way to solve the Somali pirate crisis?

After a decade of quiet, are pirates using hijacked 'motherships' to launch a new reign of terror?

Who are the new, GPS-equipped pirates, and what are their ultimate demands for the hijacked ships?

As US drones target pirates, will military strikes clash with secret ransom deals for hostage crews?