Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards

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Somali piracy incidents have surged amid the broader tensions of the US-Iran war, with two ships seized in a single week and a total of at least 13 attacks since January. The escalation highlights growing security challenges in international maritime routes near Somalia.

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