We’re Like Pirates: Trump Says Naval Blockade Operations in Strait of Hormuz Is Profitable Business

President Trump described U.S. Navy operations enforcing a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz as ‘a very profitable business,’ comparing American forces to pirates as they seize ships tied to Iran. This has drawn criticism, with some comparing the actions to the behavior Washington often condemns in other nations. Fluctuations in oil prices are also adding pressure on households.