# Iran war fuels surge in Somali piracy

https://mins.news/en/item/120594

- CNN, 2026-10-29 11:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/29/business/somali-pirates-iran-war-honour-25?Date=20261029&Profile=CNN

> The Iran war has combined opportunity, economic desperation and financial incentives to drive a surge in Somali piracy.