HUNT FOR GULF PIRATES! Inside A Spanish Navy Warship Hunting Pirates In The Gulf Of Aden| World News

In this Times Now World News report, we break down the this topic: The European Union's naval force has stepped up patrols in the Gulf of Aden amid growing concerns over a resurgence of piracy and instability across the Middle East and the Horn of Africa. The Associated Press accompanied the Spanish frigate Santa Maria on a patrol off the coast of Djibouti, where more than 200 sailors, including a special operations team trained to retake hijacked vessels, are deployed as part of the EU's Operation Atalanta anti-piracy mission. Naval commanders said more than 70 piracy-related incidents had been reported in the region since November 2023, with roughly half occurring in 2026, as conflicts in Yemen, Iran and the Horn of Africa raise concerns over maritime security. The frigate was patrolling near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a strategic shipping chokepoint connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden, through which around 12% of global trade and a quarter of the world's container traffic pass. Officials warned that any disruption to shipping routes could increase transportation costs, push up prices and affect global supply chains. Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: Read full coverage: https://www.timesnownews.com/world Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timesnow.world Follow us on X: https://x.com/TimesNow_World #timesnowworld #worldnews #breakingnews