Conflict · Maritime · Impact 2 Notable
Indian navy frees 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia
An Indian warship, a maritime surveillance aircraft and marine commandos took part in the rescue of 20 crew. The hijacking comes amid a resurgence of Somali piracy in the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean.
- Location
- ≈ Off Somalia
- Coordinates
- ≈ 10.50°N 51.50°E
- Reported
- 3 Nov 2026, 14:13 UTC
- Category
- Conflict · Maritime
- Impact
- 2 of 5 · Notable
- Situation
- Somali piracy