Trump Boasts US Forces Operate 'Like Pirates' Seizing Iranian Oil at Sea

Former President Donald Trump recently likened US military operations near the Strait of Hormuz to piracy, claiming American forces are seizing Iranian ships and cargo in the strategic waterway. In a statement, Trump emphasized the aggressive tactics used to intercept oil shipments, framing them as a key part of his administration's maximum pressure campaign against Iran. The comments have sparked debate over the legality and ethics of such actions under international maritime law.