Trump says US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports

<p>By Kanishka Singh</p><p>WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S. Navy was acting "like pirates" in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports during the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran. </p><p>Trump made the comments while describing the seizure by U.S. forces of a ship a few days ago. </p><p>"We took over the ship, we took over the cargo, we took over the oil. It's a very profitable business," Trump said in remarks on Friday evening. "We're like pirates. We're sort of like pirates but we are not playing games." </p>