Hormuz to Become a 'Graveyard' for US Pirates, Warns Iranian Official

Labeling the United States as the world’s only "pirate with aircraft carriers," Rezaee emphasized that Iran’s defensive capabilities are more than sufficient to sink massive warships. Highlighting a recent incident where a US aircraft was downed, he urged American forces to prepare for a fate similar to the wreckage left in Isfahan.

Adding fuel to the fire, President Donald Trump previously characterized American operations against Iranian tankers in a manner surprisingly similar to piracy. During a rally in Florida, Trump boasted about seizing ships and oil, describing the tactics as a "very profitable business." He openly admitted that the US was acting "like pirates" in these missions, asserting that Washington is "not playing games." This escalation of rhetoric from both sides underscores the rising instability in one of the world's most critical maritime corridors.