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MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somali pirates have seized an Iranian fishing vessel carrying 23 people, the Maritime Security Center Indian Ocean said, warning that the ship was approaching a commercial shipping lane and could become a floating base for further attacks.

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

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Washington Examiner1 Nov

Pirates in Somalia have seized an Iranian fishing vessel called the Azini, which was carrying 23 people. The incident occurred on Thursday between the coastal towns of Bandar Bayla and Hafun in northeastern Somalia. The Maritime Security Center Indian Ocean has warned that the ship is nearing a commercial shipping lane, potentially posing a threat as a base for future pirate attacks.

Somali pirates seize Iranian fishing vessel, raising fears of attacks on cargo ships →
The Hindu1 Nov

On October 29, 2026, Somali pirates seized an Iranian fishing vessel called Azini carrying 23 people near northeastern Somalia. The Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean warned that the hijacked ship could serve as a base for further attacks on commercial vessels. This incident is part of a resurgence in piracy off the coast of Somalia and Yemen, including recent attacks far from Somali waters and the killing of…

Somali pirates seize Iranian fishing vessel, raising fears of attacks on cargo ships →
South China Morning Post1 Nov

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…

Somali piracy resurges as Iranian vessel seized carrying 23 crew →
Toronto Star1 Nov

Pirates in Somalia have captured an Iranian fishing vessel named Azini near the coast of northeastern Somalia on Thursday. The ship was taken between the towns of Bandar Bayla and Hafun and now poses a threat as it approaches a major commercial shipping route, potentially serving as a base for future pirate attacks according to the Maritime Security Center Indian Ocean.

Somali pirates seize Iranian fishing vessel, raising fears of attacks on cargo ships →

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

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  • 1 Nov Somali pirates seize Iranian fishing vessel, raising fears of attacks on cargo shipsPirates in Somalia have captured an Iranian fishing vessel named Azini near the coast of northeastern Somalia on Thursday. The ship was taken between the towns of Bandar Bayla and Hafun and now poses a threat as it approaches a major commercial shipping route, potentially serving as a base for future pirate attacks according to the Maritime Security Center Indian Ocean.Toronto Star
  • 1 Nov Somali piracy resurges as Iranian vessel seized carrying 23 crewSomali 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…South China Morning Post
  • 1 Nov Somali pirates seize Iranian fishing vessel, raising fears of attacks on cargo shipsOn October 29, 2026, Somali pirates seized an Iranian fishing vessel called Azini carrying 23 people near northeastern Somalia. The Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean warned that the hijacked ship could serve as a base for further attacks on commercial vessels. This incident is part of a resurgence in piracy off the coast of Somalia and Yemen, including recent attacks far from Somali waters and the killing of…The Hindu
  • 1 Nov Somali pirates seize Iranian fishing vessel, raising fears of attacks on cargo shipsPirates in Somalia have seized an Iranian fishing vessel called the Azini, which was carrying 23 people. The incident occurred on Thursday between the coastal towns of Bandar Bayla and Hafun in northeastern Somalia. The Maritime Security Center Indian Ocean has warned that the ship is nearing a commercial shipping lane, potentially posing a threat as a base for future pirate attacks.Washington Examiner

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