Trump says US forces are ‘like pirates’ taking Iranian oil
Former President Donald Trump claimed that U.S. forces are acting 'like pirates' by seizing Iranian ships and confiscating oil near the Strait of Hormuz. He described the operations as part of a broader blockade of Iranian ports. At least three Iranian-flagged vessels have been intercepted by U.S. military forces.
- ▪Donald Trump stated that U.S. forces are 'like pirates' in their actions against Iranian ships.
- ▪U.S. forces have seized at least three vessels flagged by Iran.
- ▪The seizures occurred near the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪A blockade of Iran's ports is reportedly being enforced by the United States.
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