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Trump calls US Navy actions against Iran like pirates after seizure of oil ship
International
Published on 2 May 2026
Seized cargo and raised piracy claims amid escalating blockades
President Trump said U.S. Navy actions against Iran are “like pirates” after U.S. forces seized a ship and its oil cargo. The remarks come as the U.S., Israel, and Iran remain locked in a spiraling conflict marked by naval blockades and mounting casualties, with knock-on effects disrupting global oil shipments.
- Trump described U.S. naval moves as “like pirates”
- A U.S. seizure targeted a ship carrying oil cargo
- Blockades and fighting between U.S., Israel and Iran continue
- Global oil supply disruptions are adding pressure worldwide
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