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Somali pirates have recently seized an Iranian fishing vessel named Azini off the coast near Bandar Bayla and Hafun in northeastern Somalia, taking 23 people hostage. The ship was captured by twelve armed pirates on Thursday, according to a maritime security officer from Puntland Maritime Police Force who spoke anonymously. The European Union’s Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean has expressed concern that this vessel could be used as a base for further pirate activities near commercial shipping lanes.

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On October 29, 2026, Somali pirates seized an Iranian fishing vessel called Azini, which was carrying 23 people, including 21 Iranian crew members and two Somali security guards, between the coastal towns of Bandar Bayla and Hafun in northeastern Somalia. The hijacking raised concerns as it could become a base for further attacks on commercial vessels, according to warnings issued by the Maritime Security Center Indian Ocean (MSCIO) and the Puntland Maritime Police Force. The European Union's naval Operation Atalanta is investigating the incident, and maritime security authorities are urging ships in the area to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, as Somali piracy has been on the rise again since August 2026.

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The Azini was hijacked on Thursday between the coastal towns of Bandar Bayla and Hafun in northeastern Somalia, a maritime security officer with the Puntland Maritime Police Force said on Sunday.

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Somali piracy resurges as Iranian vessel seized carrying 23 crew Maritime security monitors warned that the ship could become a floating base for further attacks Somali pirates have seized an Iranian fishing vessel carrying 23 people, the European Union’s Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO) said, warning that the ship was approaching a commercial shipping lane and could become a floating base for further attacks. uncertain

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The Azini was hijacked on Thursday between the coastal towns of Bandar Bayla and Hafun in northeastern Somalia, a maritime security officer with the Puntland Maritime Police Force said on Sunday. asserted

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The officer said that 12 pirates seized the vessel, which was carrying 21 Iranian crew members and two Somali security guards. asserted

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He spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorised to speak with the media. asserted

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Somali piracy resurges as Iranian vessel seized carrying 23 crew

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