Iran linked oil tanker falls victim to Somali piracy surge

The Jerusalem Post·August 21, 2026 at 5:48 PM

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The Eritrea-flagged Sibu 1 was at least the 13th vessel attacked this year off the coast of Somalia or in the Gulf of Aden, which links Somalia and Yemen.

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Iran linked oil tanker falls victim to Somali piracy surge

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