‘We’re Like Pirates’: Trump Says America ‘Profits’ From US Navy Ship Seizures Amid Iran War

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Last Updated:May 02, 2026, 09:15 IST

Donald Trump calls the blockade of Iranian ports a very "profitable business," likening US actions to pirates.

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US President Donald Trump (Image: Reuters/File)

US President Donald Trump reacted to the ongoing blockade of Iranian ports, calling it a “profitable business."

“It’s a very profitable business. We’re sort of like pirates," Trump said.

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