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Indian Navy rescues 20 Iranian crew members of fishing vessel Azini hijacked by Somali pirates after 48-hour operation

India’s Navy rescued 20 Iranian crew members from the hijacked fishing vessel Azini off Somalia, using surveillance and a coordinated tactical operation supported by the Air Force. Iran…

Indian Navy rescues 20 Iranian crew members of fishing vessel Azini hijacked by Somali pirates after 48-hour operation
Indian Navy rescues 20 Iranian crew members of fishing vessel Azini hijacked by Somali pirates after 48-hour operation — image via Livemint feed — Credit: Livemint

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India’s Navy rescued 20 Iranian crew members from the hijacked fishing vessel Azini off Somalia, using surveillance and a coordinated tactical operation supported by the Air Force. Iran praised the rescue, which comes amid a sharp rise in Somali pirate attacks in 2026.

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