President Donald Trump called the U.S. Navy “like pirates” while describing seizure of an Iranian vessel and its cargo.
Trump said the operation was “very profitable,” noting the U.S. took over the ship, cargo and oil.
The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and Iran’s Hormuz blockade have lifted oil prices, impacting ~20% of world oil and LNG shipments.
The remarks come amid rising casualties, displacement and criticism of U.S. rhetoric, with experts warning potential war‑crime implications.