MOGADISHU, Somalia – Iran is likely seeking to restore its diplomatic ties with Somalia, after Tehran has deported 13 Somali nationals, who served several years in jails for piracy allegations.
In a stamen by Iran’s Justice Ministry said 10 Somalis had been deported to their homeland.
The statement said the Somali nationals convicted in Iranian courts for being involved in piracy.
Iranian Naval Forces detained dozens of Somali nationals on board after accusing them of being pirates.
The Naval Forces have been operating in the Indian Ocean to fight against pirates since 2011.
The Iran is “unlikely” to lead to restoration of diplomatic ties with Somalia.
Somalia cut ties with Iran in 2016 for “meddling” internal affairs but some diplomats said at the time Somalia decision was influenced by Saudi Arabia.
