Piracy increases off Somalia as naval forces shift focus to Iran

More than a dozen sailors, primarily from Pakistan, are being held hostage by Somali pirates amid a rise in hijackings and maritime harassment linked to escalating tensions following the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The situation has raised concerns about the safety of shipping routes in the region as piracy incidents become more frequent.

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