Somali Pirates Seize Iranian Vessel
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The hijacking followed a resurgence of Somali piracy across the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean.
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An official with the Puntland Maritime Police Force said Indian forces disarmed 12 suspected Somali pirates, confiscated their mobile phones and released them.
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.
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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Indian navy officials freed an Iranian fishing crew that had been hijacked by Somali pirates off the coast of Somalia. The incident occurred as piracy in the region is increasing again in the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean. According to an unnamed official from the Puntland Maritime Police Force, Indian forces disarmed 12 suspected pirates, took away their mobile phones, and released them.
Indian navy frees hijacked Iranian fishing crew off Somalia →2 articles from South China Morning Post on this storyPirates 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 →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 →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 →Indian naval forces freed an Iranian fishing boat, the Azini, and its crew of 20 from suspected Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea after a two-day operation. The rescue occurred more than 3,000 kilometers off Mumbai's coast, involving a warship, maritime surveillance aircraft, marine commandos, and an Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft that dropped additional commandos. While there were no casualties reported by India’s…
Indian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia →Indian naval forces rescued an Iranian fishing boat and its crew of 20 from suspected Somali pirates off Somalia's coast after a two-day operation. The rescue was completed on Monday in the Arabian Sea, more than 3,000 kilometers from Mumbai. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh reported that the operation involved a warship, a maritime surveillance aircraft, and marine commandos, with an additional deployment of…
Indian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia →Analysis
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- 1 Nov
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.
- 3 Nov
An official with the Puntland Maritime Police Force said Indian forces disarmed 12 suspected Somali pirates, confiscated their mobile phones and released them.
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3 Nov Indian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off SomaliaIndian naval forces rescued an Iranian fishing boat and its crew of 20 from suspected Somali pirates off Somalia's coast after a two-day operation. The rescue was completed on Monday in the Arabian Sea, more than 3,000 kilometers from Mumbai. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh reported that the operation involved a warship, a maritime surveillance aircraft, and marine commandos, with an additional deployment of…New York Post
3 Nov Indian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off SomaliaIndian naval forces freed an Iranian fishing boat, the Azini, and its crew of 20 from suspected Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea after a two-day operation. The rescue occurred more than 3,000 kilometers off Mumbai's coast, involving a warship, maritime surveillance aircraft, marine commandos, and an Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft that dropped additional commandos. While there were no casualties reported by India’s…NPR
3 Nov Indian navy frees hijacked Iranian fishing crew off SomaliaIndian navy officials freed an Iranian fishing crew that had been hijacked by Somali pirates off the coast of Somalia. The incident occurred as piracy in the region is increasing again in the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean. According to an unnamed official from the Puntland Maritime Police Force, Indian forces disarmed 12 suspected pirates, took away their mobile phones, and released them.South China Morning Post- 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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