A chemical tanker named Central Park, managed by Zodiac Maritime Ltd, was seized by unidentified armed individuals in the Gulf of Aden. The incident, suspected to be an act of piracy, occurred approximately 54 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia. The vessel is carrying a full cargo of phosphoric acid, commonly used for fertilizers. The safety of the 22 crew members, consisting of nationals from Russia, Vietnam, Bulgaria, India, Georgia, and the Philippines, is the top priority. The U.S. and coalition forces are closely monitoring the situation. The seizure follows a series of attacks in Middle Eastern waters amid heightened tensions in the region.

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