Trump Says U.S. Navy Seized Iranian Ship in Blockade Operation
Trump said the Navy seized an Iranian cargo ship and its oil as part of a blockade that has redirected 45 vessels, officials said.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump discussed arming Iranians during an interview on the Hugh Hewitt Show, hinting that the United States may provide weaponry to help the public resist the regime.
- Earlier this year, talk of arming the population died down after reports that Kurdish militants seized previous shipments, while Trump previously expressed fears an unarmed populace could not survive violent crackdowns.
- Trump cited the loss of 42,000 innocent protesters in December and January, arguing that an unarmed population cannot effectively resist forces equipped with AK-47s, even with 250,000 people present.
- While remaining "very torn" on the decision, Trump claimed the Iranian military is financially and militarily depleted, with soldiers no longer receiving payments according to his assessment.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Tuesday that the ceasefire remains intact, despite reports of a missile barrage against the United Arab Emirates and exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz.
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‘Game Changer’: Trump Claims Iranian People Must Arm Themselves Amid Crisis
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments on Iran have stirred considerable debate, reflecting the high stakes of ongoing tensions in the region. His assertion that “The Iranian people have to have guns, and I think they’re getting some guns” underscores a belief in the significant role arms can play in shaping conflicts. Trump’s candid proclamation suggests that a well-armed populace could shift the balance of power in a volatile sit…
Trump says U.S. Navy is "sort of like pirates" in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump compared the U.S. Navy to pirates, as it enforces the blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. also warned shipping companies that they could face penalties for paying tolls to Iran to safely pass through the critical waterway. Ramy Inocencio has more.
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khbrknewsTrump Says U.S. Navy ‘Like Pirates’ in Enforcing Sea Blockade of Iran
In this handout photo provided by U.S. Central Command, U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska on April 20, 2026, after firing upon the Iranian-flagged vessel that the U.S. accused of attempting to violate the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz. —Handout Photo by the U.S. Navy via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump compared the U.S. Navy to pirates when describing how it was carrying out his orders to bloc…
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