USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) near what the U.S. Central Command said was a vessel attempting to sail to an Iranian port, as it enforces the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, at an unknown location, released April 24, 2026. Photo: U.S. Central Command/Handout via Reuters
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday (May 1, 2026) the U.S. Navy was acting “like pirates” in carrying out Washington’s naval blockade of Iranian ports during the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
Mr. Trump made the comments while describing the seizure by U.S. forces of a ship a few days ago.
Published – May 02, 2026 08:02 am IST