Armed pirates hijacked an Iranian fishing boat off the coast of Somalia AFP: The European Union navy and security sources in Puntland announced that armed pirates hijacked an Iranian fishing boat off the northeastern coast of Somalia. Piracy in Somalia has risen again and at least 15 attacks have been reported since April. This kidnapping was done by 8 armed men near Bila port. A security source said: There were 2 Somali guards on the ship, but the number of pirates was more and they took them over. the channel.