Trump Calls US Navy’s Iran Blockade ‘Pirate-Like’ but Profitable

President Donald Trump has compared the U.S. Navy’s ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to piracy, while simultaneously describing it as a lucrative endeavor. In remarks to reporters, Trump stated, “They’re acting like pirates, but it’s a very profitable business.” The observation comes amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, with the naval presence aimed at enforcing sanctions and restricting Iranian oil exports. Critics have questioned the legality and morality of the blockade, but Trump defended the operation as essential to national security and economic interests.