Trump says US forces are ‘like pirates’ taking Iranian oil Donald Trump says US forces are ‘like pirates’ taking over Iranian ships and cargo near the Strait of Hormuz.Share this: Trump says US Navy acting ‘like pirates’ to enforce Iran blockadeDateMay 2, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraCrew of Iranian ship seized by US forces evacuated to Pakistan, gov’t saysDateMay 4, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraUS to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian boats laying mines in Hormuz, Trump saysDateApril 23, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera