Somali Pirates Sieze Iranian Ship, MV Eglantine, Near The Maldives
Submitted by News Desk 2 on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 18:20
Somali pirates have taken an Iranian owned ship, the MV Eglantine, near the Maldives. This ship had a crew of 23, and was about 1,800 miles away from Somalia when it was taken.
The Maldives has sent a coastguard vessel to the scene, according to local reports. It is also co-ordinating with Indian naval officials in an effort to rescue the crew.