Trump says US Navy acted ‘like pirates’ during Iranian port blockade
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 08:52 UTC
- Sources: Politico Europe
President Donald Trump boasted that the U.S. Navy’s recent seizure of an Iranian vessel and blockade of Iranian ports was “like pirates,” describing the operation as profitable. The comments were made at a Florida event and attracted criticism for praising aggressive naval tactics.
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