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Iran Slams Trump's 'Pirate' Boast Over Seized Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei condemned US President Donald Trump's remarks describing the seizure of Iranian vessels as "piracy." Baghaei called Trump's boast a "direct and damning admission" of criminal actions against international maritime law. The US imposed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad failed. The conflict began after US-Israel attacks on Tehran killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, leading to Iranian retaliatory strikes.

Key Points: Iran condemns Trump's 'brazen' piracy remarks on vessel seizure

  • Iran condemns Trump's 'piracy' boast over vessel seizure
  • Baghaei calls it a 'damning admission' of criminal actions
  • US blockade of Strait of Hormuz follows failed ceasefire talks
  • Ceasefire took effect April 8 after 40 days of conflict
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Iran condemns Trump's 'brazen' remarks about seizure of Iranian vessels

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei condemns Trump's boast about seizing Iranian vessels, calling it a 'damning admission' of piracy.

"The president of the United States has openly described the unlawful seizure of Iranian vessels as 'piracy,' brazenly boasting that 'we act like pirates.' - Esmaeil Baghaei"

Tehran, May 3

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei condemned US President Donald Trump's remarks that called the US seizure of Iranian vessels "piracy."

"The president of the United States has openly described the unlawful seizure of Iranian vessels as 'piracy,' brazenly boasting that 'we act like pirates,'" Baghaei said in an X post.

"This was no verbal slip. It was a direct and damning admission of the criminal nature of their actions against international maritime navigation," Baghaei added.

Trump on Friday bragged that the US Navy acted "like pirates" in its blockade of Iranian ports. "We took over the ship, we took over the cargo, we took over the oil. It's a very profitable business," Trump said at an event in Florida, Xinhua news agency reported.

Baghaei called on the international community, UN member states, and the UN secretary-general to firmly reject any normalization of such "blatant violations" of international law.

The United States imposed its anti-Iran blockade on the Strait of Hormuz after post-ceasefire negotiations with Tehran in Pakistan's capital Islamabad on April 11-12 failed to yield an agreement.

The ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel took effect on April 8 following 40 days of fighting. On February 28, the United States and Israel launched joint attacks on Tehran and other Iranian cities, killing Iran's then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, senior commanders and civilians.

Iran responded with waves of missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and US bases and assets in the Middle East, while tightening its grip on the Strait of Hormuz and denying safe passage to vessels linked to Israel and the United States.

- IANS

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Michael C
Trump saying "it's a very profitable business" about seizing ships - yeh kya baat hui? Statesmen don't talk like gangsters. This sets a terrible precedent for international waters. India relies on these sea lanes for our energy imports, so we should all be worried about such lawlessness.
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Priya S
Honestly, both sides have a point. Iran's complaint about international law is valid, but let's not forget they were denying safe passage to vessels too. Seems like the whole region is a powder keg again 😔 As an Indian, I just hope our diplomats are keeping our energy security and our people in the Gulf safe.
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Arjun K
The audacity of the US president saying "we act like pirates" and then getting offended when Iran calls it piracy! International law isn't a menu where superpowers pick what they like. India should use its voice at the UN to call for restraint and adherence to UNCLOS.
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Sarah B
Wait, is no one talking about the fact that the ceasefire was in April and now the US is blockading again? This whole conflict is spiraling. Iran's response with missiles was overkill, but Trump's "pirates" comment is just fuel on the fire. Diplomacy is failing hard.
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Vikram M
As someone who works in shipping logistics, this is very concerning. The Strait of Hormuz is critical for global oil supply. If this escalates, Indian importers and consumers will feel the pinch. Trump's "profitable business" remark shows zero understanding of the chaos this causes for ordinary people.

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