Our long history of violating international law continues...
this post was submitted on 14 Dec 2025
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Yes I have. Privateers are private individuals that commit piracy on behalf of the state.
The US did not hire or sanction a mercenary group to take this tanker.
The US used its military. That makes it not piracy, but that does make it an act of war