‘We’re Like Pirates’ In Naval Blockade Of Iran

04:06 2.5.2026

US President Donald Trump on May 1 said the US Navy was acting “like pirates” in its mission to blockade Iranian ports during the US-Israel war with Iran.

“We took over the ship, we took over the cargo, we took over the oil. It’s a very profitable business,” Trump said, referring to the seizure of an Iranian ship in the waters off of Iran during the blockade.

“We’re like pirates. We’re sort of like pirates, but we are not playing games,” he added.

Tehran has insisted that it will not agree to peace talks unless the US blockade of its ports is lifted, while Washington says the blockade will stay in place until a peace deal is agreed, leading to a stalemate in in-person talks.

However, messages have been sent between Washington and Tehran through Pakistan, which is acting as a mediator in the peace process.

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