After Gaza war, are Somali pirates back in Gulf of Aden, Red Sea?

A failed hijacking near the Red Sea has raised concerns about the potential resurgence of Somali pirates in the region.

While piracy in the Horn of Africa had significantly reduced in recent years, the lifting of the "High-Risk Area" designation earlier this year indicated that Somali pirates still have the ability to carry out attacks in the Gulf of Aden region.

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The attempted hijacking of a commercial vessel by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden highlights the threat of piracy in the volatile region's waterways. The involvement of armed men and possible Iranian influence in recent hijackings raises concerns about the escalation of tensions in the region.

The timing of the pirate attacks amidst the Gaza war and Houthi attacks on Israel-linked ships suggests that pirates may be taking advantage of the instability. It remains to be seen whether these incidents are isolated or the beginning of a string of pirate attacks.

As tensions continue to rise and regional conflicts unfold, it is crucial for Western governments, including the UK, to maintain its maritime power and adopt a strong stance to both safeguard global maritime security and protect the global economy from potential disruptions.

Source: The New Arab