Trump says US navy like ‘pirates’ while seizing a ship in Iranian blockade
🔴 Tension RisingThe Guardian2026-05-02
Trump compared the US Navy's seizure of a ship in the Strait of Hormuz to piracy, sparking controversy. The US has announced it will continue its blockade of Iranian ports as a response to the failed peace talks, citing ongoing tensions. Iran has vowed to maintain control over the strait until the blockade ends.