An Iran-linked oil tanker was seized by pirates off coast of Africa

On Thursday, Somali pirates seized an oil tanker under U.S. sanctions.

The condition of the crew remains unknown at this time. 14:59, Thu, Aug 20, 2026 Updated: 15:04, Thu, Aug 20, 2026 Map showing Bab Al-Mandab Strait (Image: Getty)A tanker has reportedly been boarded by six armed persons, the UKMTO said. It happened east of the the city of Al Mukalla in Yemen. The UKMTO said the vessel