Iran and Somalia
Iran scores 50/100 toward Somalia (neutrality or uncertainty), while Somalia scores 50/100 back.
Iran toward Somalia
Coverage mentions Iranian-linked ships being hijacked by Somali pirates, indicating passive involvement in regional instability rather than active diplomatic engagement or support between the two governments.
Somalia toward Iran
The text describes Somali pirates seizing Iranian-linked vessels, reflecting criminal activity and economic disruption rather than any stated political stance or official interaction between the Somali government and Iran.
Recent coverage
- Somalia: Somaliland Denies Talks On Israeli Operations Against Houthis AllAfrica East Africa, 2026-09-10
- Hijacking pirates exploit regional chaos to return to seas off Somalia The Guardian World, 2026-09-08
- Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards BBC World, 2026-08-29
- Somalia Welcomes US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, Praises Diplomatic Efforts - Somali News today Live - FTL Somalia Google News: Iran + Somalia, 2026-06-26
- Somalia Welcomes U.S.-Iran Peace Deal, Praises Diplomatic Efforts - shabellemedia.com Google News: Iran + Somalia, 2026-06-23
- Somalia welcomes U.S.-Iran agreement and calls for peaceful implementation - Hiiraan Online Google News: Iran + Somalia, 2026-06-23
- Somalia Hails U.S.-Iran Deal as Step Toward Peace and Regional Stability - Garowe Online Google News: Iran + Somalia, 2026-06-23
- As Iran’s influence comes under pressure, Houthis expand reach through Somalia - The Arab Weekly Google News: Iran + Somalia, 2026-06-17
- How Trump’s War With Iran Is Giving Somali Pirates an Opening - Time Magazine Google News: Iran + Somalia, 2026-05-27
- Former Somali Information Minister Zakaria Mahmoud Haji in exclusive interview discusses Iran war, Israel, Red Sea occupation, Somali unity, and more - Egypt Independent Google News: Iran + Somalia, 2026-05-25
- Somali piracy on the rise as Iran war forces ships into high-risk detours - cnn.com Google News: Iran + Somalia, 2026-05-15
- How the Iran war could derail Somalia’s fragile recovery - ISS Africa Google News: Iran + Somalia, 2026-05-14
- Iran-Backed Houthis Assist Resurgent Somali Pirates - Foundation for Defense of Democracies Google News: Iran + Somalia, 2026-05-14
- Why is piracy rising off Somalia again — and is the Iran war responsible? - Al Jazeera Google News: Iran + Somalia, 2026-05-01
- Somalia condemns Iran attacks, backs Arab States in regional tensions - Hiiraan Online Google News: Iran + Somalia, 2026-04-23