Donald Trump on the confrontation with Iran: "Military action" and financial gains
[46282] Donald Trump on the confrontation with Iran: "Military action" and financial gains
US President Donald Trump refers to the confrontation with Iran as a profitable economic operation, while admitting to using legal terminology to avoid defining the situation as a "war".
Trump reacts to the confrontation with Iran: "We are like pirates"
In a series of statements released on May 2, 2026, US President Donald Trump revealed details regarding the American strategy toward Iran. According to a report in Middle East Spectator, Trump described the naval blockade imposed by the US on Iran as a profitable business, as he was quoted saying: "It's a very profitable business. We are more or less like pirates" according to Middle East Spectator.
The Geopolitics Watch channel added that Trump admitted to a conscious use of the term "military action" to bypass legal requirements to define the situation as a "war". This channel is characterized by a critical stance toward all parties involved in the Middle East, including the US and Iran.
At the same time, economic reports indicate that Trump claims "Iran is destroyed" and that it is interested in reaching a deal, while emphasizing that financial markets continue to reach new highs despite the military tensions. These data were published on the Money & Digital Assets channel, which highlights the connection between the political narrative and stock market performance.
The reports reflect a presidential approach that sees the military confrontation as a potential source of economic advantages, while attempting to maintain the stability of American markets in parallel with exerting maximum pressure on Tehran.