# Somali pirates hijack Iranian fishing vessel, raising fears for cargo ships

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- The Associated Press, 2026-11-01 19:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://bit.ly/4igv6St

> Somali pirates seized the Iranian fishing boat Azini, which had 23 people aboard. The Maritime Security Center Indian Ocean said the vessel was nearing a commercial shipping lane and could serve as a base for further attacks.