Somali piracy was under control. Then came the Iran war.

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 Bandits off the Horn of Africa have taken advantage of the deteriorating security sitauation, attacking at least 15 ships this yearKhaled MahmoudSep 08, 2026 From the start, the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has been a story of unintended consequences. Contrary to President Donald Trump’s hopes for a quick victory, the conflict has morphed into a sustained crisis, one that has driven up oil prices, driven down tourism in the Middle East, and reshaped the region’s geopolitical map.Now, a ...