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2008-12-21 Africa Horn

Iran sends warship to fight Somali pirates

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Posted by Fred 2008-12-21 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top
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#1 "Iranian warship entered the Gulf of Aden to protect Iranian ships against pirates"

Or are they collecting intelligence to inform the pirates of the locations of other warships in the area?

Posted by crosspatch 2008-12-21 03:58|| 2008-12-21 03:58|| Front Page Top

#2 Perhaps they are coming for their fair share of the booty. After all, with oil revenues down, Iran needs to explore other revenue sources.

Posted by Richard of Oregon 2008-12-21 04:27|| 2008-12-21 04:27|| Front Page Top

#3 Another important part of our 1,000 ship fleet.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2008-12-21 06:05|| 2008-12-21 06:05|| Front Page Top

#4 "After travelling more than 4000 maritime miles"? Did they get lost?

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2008-12-21 10:36|| 2008-12-21 10:36|| Front Page Top

#5 Be a damn shame if we got 'em mixed up with the pirates.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2008-12-21 15:06|| 2008-12-21 15:06|| Front Page Top

#6 Considering the condition of their fleet, I'm surprised it made it at all.

I suspect there's a few ships in port missing vital parts.

Posted by Pappy 2008-12-21 19:22|| 2008-12-21 19:22|| Front Page Top

#7 Yep, bet at least one is mizzing the mainmast.

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