On Wednesday, Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced that the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage for global oil and gas, is 'under total control' of the Islamic Republic's navy. This declaration comes in the wake of escalating tensions following comments from US President Donald Trump, who asserted that the United States is ready to intervene if the safe passage of oil tankers is threatened in the area. The Strait is vital for international energy supplies, making any conflict here significant.