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Somali pirates hijack oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden
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Key Points:
- Somali pirates have hijacked the oil tanker ASANA off Yemen's eastern coast, approximately 26 nautical miles from Hadramout province, prompting an urgent international response.
- The tanker is currently moving southeast toward Somalia under the control of heavily armed pirates, with at least one guard observed near the ship's bridge.
- Yemeni Coast Guard and international naval forces are actively tracking and pursuing the vessel, supported by military surveillance aircraft monitoring from above.
- The hijacking highlights a resurgence of Somali piracy in the Gulf of Aden, a critical global shipping route already vulnerable to security threats.
- Authorities have not disclosed the nationality of the tanker or crew but are maintaining close surveillance as the situation develops.
