Washington, United States – Web Desk: U.S. President Donald Trump has made controversial remarks describing U.S. naval operations targeting Iranian maritime routes as “pirate-like,” amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region.
Speaking on ongoing developments involving Iran, Trump said the U.S. Navy is enforcing blockades near Iranian ports and intercepting vessels carrying oil and other cargo.
“We are taking Iranian ships, cargo, and oil. It is a very profitable business. We are like pirates, but we are not playing games,” Trump said in a statement cited by international media.
The remarks come amid heightened maritime tensions involving the United States Navy and Iranian maritime activity in strategic waterways.
According to reports from international news agencies, U.S. naval forces have recently intercepted several Iranian-linked vessels in Asian waters, prompting diplomatic backlash from Tehran.
The government of Iran has filed a formal complaint at the United Nations Security Council, demanding the release of seized vessels and accusing Washington of violating international maritime law.
Iran has described the actions as unlawful seizures of commercial assets, while U.S. officials maintain that the operations are part of broader security enforcement measures in response to regional tensions.
The developments further intensify already strained relations between Washington and Tehran, as maritime security in key global shipping routes continues to draw international concern.
