# Suspected Somali pirates hijack second tanker off Yemen in three months

A second tanker has been hijacked off the coast of Yemen in the past three months, with suspected Somali pirates believed to be responsible. The incident underscores a worrying resurgence of piracy in the region, threatening maritime security and shipping routes. Authorities are assessing the implications for international trade and naval patrol efforts.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7vg6dml34vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:01:16 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/17/suspected-somali-pirates-seize-tanker-near-yemen-amid-wave-of-hijackings?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:57:27 +0000