Iranian fishing boat rescued from hijackers off Somalia
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 1:21 PM · 1 min read
An Iranian fishing boat and its crew of 20 was rescued by Indian naval forces from hijackers off Somalia after an operation lasting more than 48 hours, according to India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.