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Oil Tanker Hijacking Stokes Fear of Houthi-Somali Links

A hijacking of an oil tanker raised concerns about links between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Somali pirates.
WHO: Somali pirates and Yemen’s Houthi rebels
WHAT: Oil tanker hijacking
WHEN: May 2, 2026 at 10:19 PM ET
WHERE: Somalia
WHY: The concern is triggered by the hijacking’s location and timing.
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