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    US Navy rescues Iranian fishing vessel from pirates in Arabian Sea [Image 3 of 3]

    US Navy rescues Iranian fishing vessel from pirates in Arabian Sea

    ARABIAN SEA

    01.05.2012

    Courtesy Photo

    U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet

    Guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd responded to a distress call from the master of the Iranian-flagged fishing dhow Al Molai, who stated he was held captive by pirates. The Kidd's visit, board, search and seizure team, detained 15 suspected pirates, who were reportedly holding a 13-member Iranian crew hostage for several weeks. Kidd is conducting counter-piracy and maritime security operations while deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 01.05.2012
    Date Posted: 01.06.2012 12:32
    Photo ID: 506976
    VIRIN: 120105-N-ZZ999-004
    Resolution: 4000x3000
    Size: 1.09 MB
    Location: ARABIAN SEA

    Web Views: 227
    Downloads: 20

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