Iran naval forces repel pirates attacks in Gulf of Aden
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Tehran, Oct 17, IRNA -- Iranian Navy announced that the naval forces have repulsed pirates attacks in Gulf of Aden early on Monday.
The pirates, attacking in vain two commercial Iranian ships, were defeated by Iran's naval forces 44th flotilla which was present in the scene at proper time.
According to the Public Relations Department of the Iranian Navy, the pirates were to hijack the Iranian ships but they were defeated after heavy exchange of fire which forced them to run away.
A few days ago, the 44th flotilla of the Iranian Navy was deployed to the international waters.
The Flotilla's mission is to bring security for the Iranian ships in the free waters.
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