General · 2 May 2026
Trump: US Navy seized vessel, acting like pirates
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Global shipping faces disruption as a key oil route remains restricted and both sides enforce rival blockades. Speaking at a Florida rally on Friday, Donald Trump said US naval forces seized a vessel, cargo and oil while comparing their actions to piracy. US Central Command said 45 vessels were redirected to enforce the blockade after failed talks in Pakistan.
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