CNBC
Somali pirate menace returns as U.S.-Iran war stokes regional chaos and saps enforcement resources
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Somali piracy incidents have increased in the Red Sea region in recent months. Shipping companies have expressed concern about the uptick. The U.S. Navy and regional naval forces have allocated resources to counter piracy operations in the area.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/20/somali-pirates-return-iran-war.html