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Trump says US forces are ‘like pirates’ taking Iranian oil

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English May 2, 2026 at 4:35 AM

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Donald Trump says US forces are ‘like pirates’ taking over Iranian ships and cargo near the Strait of Hormuz. The US is maintaining a blockade of Iran’s ports and has seized at least three Iranian flagged vessels.

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