TEHRAN, Iran, December 20, SPA -- Iranian state radio says Iran has senta warship to the coast of Somalia to protect its cargoships against piracy. The Saturday report says the ship arrived in Somaliwaters. The Iranian ship would join vessels from the U.S.,Denmark, Italy, Russia and other countries in patrollingthe Gulf of Aden, which leads to the Suez Canal and is thequickest route from Asia to Europe and the Americas, Associated Press reported.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/617844