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May 2, 2026
Trump Calls US Navy Actions 'Pirate-Like' Amid Iranian Blockade
- President Trump described US naval operations as 'pirate-like' during a Florida rally, emphasizing the seizure of a ship and its cargo.
- The US has redirected 45 vessels to enforce a blockade on Iranian ports following failed peace talks.
- Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz to shipping in response to US actions, threatening to charge fees for passage.
2 Sources
- Trump says US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iranian portsMay 2, 2026 at 2:00 AM · Reuters
- Trump says US navy like ‘pirates’ while seizing a ship in Iranian blockadeMay 2, 2026 at 9:39 AM · The Guardian