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Pirates board tanker off Somalia in biggest escalation since 2024

Somali pirates have seized a tanker in the Gulf of Aden.

A Malta-flagged products tanker was boarded by pirates off the coast of Somalia, raising concerns about renewed piracy threats in the region. The incident occurred in the Gulf of Aden, a critical shipping route linking Europe and Asia. Maritime security firms reported the attack as part of a pattern of increased pirate activity despite international naval patrols.

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https://www.reuters.com/world/china/pirates-board-malta-flagged-products-tanker-off-somalia-ambrey-says-2025-11-06/