Somali Piracy Resurges as U.S. Naval Focus Shifts to Iran War
Somali piracy has returned to the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea, with at least five vessel seizures since April 2026. This resurgence coincides with the U.S. redirecting naval resources to the Iran war, creating a security vacuum. Rising oil prices and Houthi-Somali ties are increasing risks for global shipping.