Armed Gunmen Hijack Oil Tanker Off Yemen Coast, Heading Toward Somalia
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Armed gunmen have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Yemen and are directing the vessel toward Somalia. The hijacked ship, identified as the M/T EUREKA, sails under the flag of the African nation of Togo, according to the Marine Traffic vessel tracking website. The incident represents the latest maritime security threat in the strategic shipping lanes off the Horn of Africa, where commercial vessels have faced increasing risks from piracy and armed groups operating in the region.