Trump calls US Navy seizure of Iranian oil ‘very profitable business’
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 02:30 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
Former President Donald Trump described the U.S. Navy’s interception of Iranian oil shipments as a lucrative activity, likening it to piracy. The comment was published by Middle East Eye and reflects Trump's criticism of Iran’s oil exports amid heightened tensions.
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