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Trump says US Navy is 'like pirates' taking over Iran ships, oil
short by Arshiya Chopra / on Saturday, 2 May, 2026
US President Donald Trump has said that US Navy was acting "like pirates" in carrying out naval blockade of Iranian ports. "We took over the ship, we took over the cargo, we took over the oil. It's a very profitable business," Trump said. Some of Iran's vessels were seized by US after leaving Iranian ports.