News / Could US-Iran thaw leave a military vacuum and spark Somali piracy revival?

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The thaw in hostile relations between the west and Iran could inadvertently lead to a resumption in Somali piracy attacks, a maritime security expert has warned.

David Hunkin, commercial director of Dryad Maritime, said that with negotiations between Iran and the US over the former’s nuclear programme already leading to an easing of sanctions, it is increasingly likely that the US will reduce its naval presence in the Gulf and Indian Ocean, especially as its strategic military focus appears to be ...