The Economic Times

Iran thanks India after airborne commandos recapture pirate-held vessel Azini off Somalia, rescue 20 crew members

Iran has thanked India after Indian Navy commandos recaptured the pirate-held fishing vessel Azini off Somalia and rescued all 20 Iranian crew members in a 48-hour operation. The mission, completed more than 3,000 km from Mumbai, involved an Indian Navy warship, reconnaissance aircraft and support from an IAF C-17 aircraft.