US Navy acting ‘like pirates’ in Iran, Trump brags
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Key Points:
- U.S. President Donald Trump described the U.S. Navy's blockade of Iranian ports and seizure of an Iranian vessel as acting “like pirates,” emphasizing the profitability of the operation.
- Trump acknowledged the U.S. took control of the ship, its cargo, and oil, asserting that while the U.S. is “like pirates,” it is not “playing games.”
- Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated amid failed negotiations to end the conflict initiated by the U.S. and Israel in late February.
- A senior Iranian military official warned that a return to war is “likely,” criticizing U.S. officials' actions as media-driven efforts to stabilize oil prices and avoid their own political difficulties.
