Suspected piracy as ‘unknown force’ seizes Israeli-linked tanker in Gulf of Aden

The Central Park tanker has been seized by an unknown force in the Gulf of Aden (Zodiac Maritime via AP)

An oil tanker linked to Israel has been seized off the coast of Aden, Yemen, by an unknown force, authorities said on Sunday.

The attackers seized the Central Park, managed by Zodiac Maritime, in the Gulf of Aden, the company and private intelligence firm Ambrey said.