Trump escalates Iran tensions: Navy “pirates”, Hormuz talks and rejected peace plan
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- Category: Politics
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 07:34 UTC
- Sources: Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera quotes President Donald Trump saying the US Navy is acting “like pirates” to enforce the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, calling the operation a “very profitable business”. The same outlet reports on day 64 of the Iran conflict, noting that Trump rejected Tehran’s latest peace proposal, calling its demands unacceptable. China’s UN ambassador Fu Cong told Al Jazeera that the closure of Hormuz will dominate upcoming Trump‑Xi discussions. The reports differ: one highlights Trump’s colorful naval rhetoric, another focuses on the diplomatic stalemate over a peace proposal, and the Chinese envoy stresses the broader geopolitical impact.