President Donald Trump on Friday characterized a U.S. naval operation to stop oil shipments as being “like pirates,” saying the military struck a ship’s engine room, boarded it and took control of its cargo.

Trump described the operation as involving disabling the vessel before forces moved in and seized control. He portrayed the action as both decisive and economically beneficial, linking it to broader remarks about Iran, regional security and energy markets.

He also suggested such actions could influence fuel prices, referencing gasoline costs in the United States and expressing expectations they would decline if shipping disruptions eased.