Iranian fishing vessel hijacked off Somalia, 23 aboard
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Somali pirates seized the Iranian boat Azini, carrying 21 crew members and two Somali guards, near the coast of northeastern Somalia.
The EU’s Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO) flagged the seized vessel as a potential floating base for further attacks.
The Iranian fishing boat Azini was hijacked on Thursday while sailing between the coastal towns of Bandar Bayla and Hafun in northeastern Somalia, according to a maritime security officer with the Puntland Maritime Police Force.
Twelve pirates boarded the vessel, which was carrying 21 Iranian crew members and two Somali security guards.
The officer spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak with the media.
