From New York Daily News:WASHINGTON - U.S. military commanders have already prepared battle plans for ending the scourge of piracy on the high seas off Somalia if President Obama pulls the trigger, sources told the Daily News Wednesday.
The Navy sent a warship to intercept Somali pirates Wednesday who hijacked a U.S.-flagged freighter, as commanders weighed military options for nailing the brigands' bases.
Retired U.S. Ambassador Robert Oakley, who was special envoy to Somalia in the 1990s, said U.S. special operations forces have drawn up detailed plans to attack piracy groups where they live on land, but are awaiting orders from the Obama national security team.
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More News On Somali Piracy
Bush Administration Had Issued Plan for Pirates in December -- Wall Street Journal
US warship watches Somali pirates with US hostage -- Yahoo News/AP
Officials: Pirates, terrorists not linked directly -- AP
U.S. crew attack on pirates called brave, foolhardy -- Reuters
Retired Officer: Piracy Threat 'Overstated' -- NPR
Somalia piracy hurting aid delivery - U.N. -- Reuters
U.S. cargo ship attacked by pirates was carrying UN food for starving: UN officials -- China View
Pirates fail to capture bulk carrier off Somalia -- USA Today
Could 19th Century plan stop piracy? -- BBC
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