Trump says US Navy acting ‘like pirates’ to enforce Iran blockade
🔴 Tension RisingAl Jazeera2026-05-02
Trump criticized the US Navy's enforcement of the Iranian Strait of Hormuz blockade, calling it ‘pirate-like’. Following recent attacks by the US and Israel, Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran’s latest peace proposal and hinted at the possibility of further conflict. Iranian officials argue that the US is not showing sufficient flexibility in negotiations, while domestic criticism of the war within the US is growing.