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It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.
May 2, 2026Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla
The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".
May 1, 2026Pirates seize another vessel off Somali coast as threat level increased
The UK's maritime monitor reports at least four suspected piracy incidents in the past week off the coast of Somalia.
April 27, 2026Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of Somalia
Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.
April 24, 2026Kremlin says Russia has right to defend itself from 'piracy' after report of warship escort near UK - Reuters
Kremlin says Russia has right to defend itself from 'piracy' after report of warship escort near UK Reuters
April 9, 2026