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Iran expresses gratitude to India for successful rescue of 20 sailors from pirates

Updated On: 03 November, 2026 12:27 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

Iran has thanked India, the Navy and Air Force for rescuing 20 crew members of the pirated fishing vessel Azini in a 48-hour Arabian Sea operation on November 2, over 3,000 km from Mumbai. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the forces for their coordinated response

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Indian Navy successfully rescued all 20 crew members of the pirated fishing vessel Azini in a coordinated 48-hour operation, more than 3,000 km from Mumbai in the Arabian Sea. PIC/PTI

Indian Navy successfully rescued all 20 crew members of the pirated fishing vessel Azini in a coordinated 48-hour operation, more than 3,000 km from Mumbai in the Arabian Sea. PIC/PTI

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the Government of India, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force for rescuing 20 Iranian crew members of the fishing vessel Azini from pirates in a coordinated operation in the Arabian Sea.

Appreciating the Indian Armed Forces for their efforts, the Iranian Embassy said the operation reflected India's commitment to humanitarian assistance and its role in saving lives beyond borders.

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