Trump stated that the US Navy is acting "like pirates" in the maritime blockade of Iranian ports

Trump compared the U.S. Navy's actions during the naval blockade of Iranian ports to those of pirates, highlighting the seizure of Iranian vessels and oil. The U.S. has imposed a blockade of Iranian ports alongside Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. These comments have drawn condemnation amid the unpopular U.S. war with Iran.