Indian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia

The Indian Navy successfully executed a rescue mission, freeing 20 crew members from an Iranian fishing boat that had been hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia. This operation involved a warship, a surveillance aircraft, and marine commandos, highlighting the resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean. The rescue underscores the ongoing security challenges in the region and the proactive measures nations are taking to combat piracy, ensuring safe maritime routes for global trade.

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