'Very profitable business': Trump says US Navy seizing Iranian oil ‘like pirates’
🔴 Tension RisingMiddleEastEye2026-05-02
US President Trump described the US Navy's seizure of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz as ‘pirate-like,’ highlighting escalating tensions. Iran has largely blocked the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, leading to concerns about energy supply disruptions. This action could significantly impact global oil prices and energy markets.