An Iranian security team proves once again that the best defense against pirate attack, is a well-armed security team in this undated video.
9 Somali pirates are captured by what appears to be Iranian shipboard security forces. 6 pirates are allegedly killed in the attack.
Please note: We are unable to confirm the source of the video, the ship involved, or timeframe of the attack.
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Shipping firms may need to pay a fee to use the Baltic Sea, one of the world's busiest shipping routes, in order to cover the high costs of protecting undersea cables, Estonia's defense minister said on Wednesday following a spate of breaches.
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