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diplomacyMay 2, 2026
Trump compares US Navy to ‘pirates’ for seizing Iranian oil ships: 'It's a very profitable business'
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Trump compares US Navy to ‘pirates’ for seizing Iranian oil ships: 'It's a very profitable business' Trump on US Navy Seizing Ships:— Acyn (@Acyn) May 2, 2026 It’s a very profitable business. We’re like pirates.
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- Piyush AroraBy Piyush Arora
Trump compares US Navy to ‘pirates’ for seizing Iranian oil ships: 'It's a very profitable business' Trump on US Navy Seizing Ships:— Acyn (@Acyn) May 2, 2026 It’s a very profitable business. We’re like pirates. pic.twitter.com/erWDQmJWnw PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: President Donald Tru…
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