Trump calls US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz 'a very profitable business'
🔴 Tension RisingAnadolu Ajansı2026-05-02
Trump described the US Navy's seizure of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz as 'a very profitable business,' highlighting the US's acquisition of Iranian cargo and oil as part of the blockade. He defended the blockade, citing Iran's past use of the Strait as a weapon. Trump expressed doubts about the desirability of a nuclear deal with Iran.