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Pirates seize an oil tanker off Yemen and head toward Somalia
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First seen: Aug 20, 2026, 10:02 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Pirates seized an oil tanker off Yemen and were heading toward Somalia.
SO WHAT?
The incident threatens maritime security and could disrupt shipping and energy transport.
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elimparcial.comes
Piratas somalíes secuestran otro petrolero frente a Yemen y ya mantienen seis barcos retenidos con más de 100 tripulantes como rehenes
Aug 21, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC
seneweb.comfr
Des pirates s'emparent d'un pétrolier au large du Yémen et font route vers la Somalie
Aug 20, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC