Navy rescues crew of hijacked Iranian vessel off Somalia coast

In another swift operation on the high seas, an Indian warship intercepted an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel hijacked by pirates along the east coast of Somalia and ensured the safe release of all 17 crew members on Monday morning.Patrol vessel INS Sumitra responded to a distress message about the hijacking of fishing vessel Iman, which had been boarded by pirates who took the crew hostage late on Sunday night.