The Indian Navy successfully thwarted a piracy attempt off the coast of Somalia, rescuing 19 crew members from a hijacked Iranian-flagged vessel. The crew consisted of Iranian and Pakistani nationals, as confirmed by a Defence spokesperson. This operation marks the third such anti-piracy intervention by the Indian Navy in the region within a single week, highlighting a recent increase in pirate attacks on shipping in the area.
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Indian Navy thwarts piracy attempt near East of Somalia, rescues Iranian and Pakistani nationals from captivity, says Defence spokesperson
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