A second maritime vessel has been hijacked in the Gulf of Aden near Yemen within a three-month period, according to reports from BBC World and Al Jazeera. The seized tanker, identified as the Asana, is believed to have been captured by suspected Somali pirates operating in the region.
The incident represents part of a broader resurgence of piracy activity in the strategically important waterway. Both sources indicate that this seizure is part of a growing wave of hijackings, with BBC World also reporting that several attempted attacks have occurred during the same period, suggesting increased pirate activity in the area.
The Gulf of Aden remains a critical shipping route for global trade, and the renewed piracy threat raises concerns about maritime security in the region. The incidents come amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and instability in the Horn of Africa.
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