An Iranian fishing vessel carrying 23 people was hijacked by Somali pirates near Bandar Bayla and Hafun. The Maritime Security Center Indian Ocean issued warnings about the potential use of the vessel for further attacks on commercial shipping. The crew's safety is currently unknown, and this incident reflects a resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean, raising concerns for maritime security in the region.
Key facts
- The Iranian fishing vessel was hijacked on Thursday.
- The vessel had 21 Iranian crew members and two Somali security guards.
- The European Union's Operation Atalanta is investigating the incident.
- Six commercial vessels have been hijacked since April 2026.
- Daily spot charter rates for tankers in the Strait of Hormuz have reached $1 million.
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