Somali Pirates Have Returned To The Seas. A Turkish Vessel Was Seized This Week.

Somali pirate activity is rising again. This image, from 2024, shows Indian commandos standing guard over captured pirates. (Credit: AFP)

As the Iran war continues to get the attention of U.S. military assets, piracy in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden is again on the rise.

CNBC reported that the issue of Somali pirates peaked in 2010, with the threat receding thereafter thanks in large part to efforts by the U.S. Navy. Now, pirates are making a comeback while U.S. forces are focused on the continuing war with Iran.