Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sharply criticised U.S. President Donald Trump over his remarks on the Strait of Hormuz, comparing proposed charges on oil shipments to “piracy.” Trump said wealthy Gulf nations should reimburse the U.S. for protecting key maritime routes, while Lula argued the U.S. has no authority to charge for passage through the strait. Lula also questioned the justification for military action against Iran, drawing parallels with the Iraq War and disputing claims about Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Watch the full face-off and key statements from both leaders.
