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Somali pirates seize Iranian fishing vessel

The Azini was hijacked October 29 off northeastern Somalia, raising fears for cargo ships.

Why it matters

Renewed piracy threatens shipping routes.

Background

Piracy off Somalia peaked around 2011.

The story so far

  1. Somali pirates seize Iranian fishing vessel
  2. Indian navy frees hijacked Iranian fishing crew

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