President Donald Trump accused the U.S. Navy of acting like pirates while describing a recent seizure of an Iranian vessel and cargo.
Trump called the operation a 'very profitable business,' noting the U.S. seized the ship, its cargo and oil amid the Iran‑Israel conflict.
U.S. and Iran blockades have lifted oil prices, disrupting trade routes that move about 20% of world oil and LNG.
The conflict has caused thousands of casualties and displaced millions in Iran and Lebanon, intensifying international criticism of U.S. rhetoric.