Pirate Threat Eases off Somali Coast

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Naval forces have contained a pirate group operating off Somalia, easing concerns over disruptions to major Indian Ocean trade routes. The Indian Navy and EU’s Operation Atalanta intercepted a pirate-occupied dhow linked to last week’s hijacking of the tanker Hellas Aphrodite. Analysts say the incident underscores persistent risks for global shipping lanes connecting Asia, Africa, and the Gulf, though increased naval patrols have lowered the threat to commercial maritime traffic.