Hidden hands behind pirates in region: Iranian Navy official

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Deputy Navy Commander Gholam Reza Khadem-Bigham said that behind the scenes, some pave the way for pirate attacks in the region. “The hidden hands equip the pirates to make their attacks not only in Somali waters but also in the region and as a result more countries have been involved in the issue,” Khadem-Bigham said.