TEHRAN, October 9 - An Iranian Army Destroyer named ‘Alvand’ foiled attempt of pirates in the Gulf of Aden trying to attack an Iranian merchant vessel.
TEHRAN, Young Journalists Club (YJC) - The pirates on seven boats were trying to attack the Iranian merchant vessel but then forced to flee following right presence of Alvand Destroyer at the scene.
The pirates intended to steal the ship using light and semi-heavy weapons. The vessel was carrying goods words millions of dollars.
Alvand Destroyer has been dispatched to high seas for missions as Iran’s 48th Army flotilla.