Trump Comments on U.S. Naval Seizure of Iranian Ships in Strait of Hormuz

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:05:00 +0200

U.S. President Donald Trump described the recent U.S. Navy seizure of Iranian-linked vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as 'a very profitable business,' highlighting that Washington had taken control of cargo and oil during its maritime blockade. Speaking at an event in Florida, Trump likened the operation to piracy but insisted it was a strategic response rather than a game. He accused Iran of using the Strait of Hormuz as a geopolitical leverage point and defended U.S. restrictions as countermeasures. Trump also expressed skepticism about the prospects of a renewed nuclear agreement with Tehran, stating it might be better to avoid a deal while acknowledging that current tensions cannot persist indefinitely. These remarks come after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran in February, which disrupted maritime traffic and triggered retaliatory actions by Tehran. A ceasefire was brokered in April, though subsequent talks in Islamabad failed to reach an agreement. Since mid-April, the U.S. has enf