Trump has since threatened a total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which is under Iranian control. The question is: Why is the United States blocking the Strait of Hormuz, which is under Iranian control?

After Iran closed the Strait, Iran declared that the Strait must be opened without any conditions. However, Iran is not relenting; rather, it is seeking unlawful tolls on ships traveling through the Strait. As a result of such actions taken by Iran, Trump declared a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump declared that the US Navy will block all ships moving into or out of the Strait of Hormuz immediately.

Iran's decision to close the Strait of Hormuz to oil tanker traffic has caused severe economic losses to some countries dependent on crude oil in the Middle East, and has led to a surge in crude oil prices worldwide, including in the United States. The price of crude oil in the United States has exceeded $100 per barrel.

It should be noted that the Strait of Hormuz is not physically closed. Iran is gradually allowing some tankers to pass through, charging up to $2 million per ship in return. This has become a major source of income for Iran amid the losses suffered in the war.

Most importantly, Iran continues to transport its oil through the region even during the war. According to data and analysis firm Kpler, Iran managed to export an average of 1.8 million barrels of crude oil as of March. This figure is nearly 100,000 barrels per day higher than in the previous three months.

Iran is using the Strait of Hormuz to generate double revenue. On the one hand, it is extracting substantial revenue from oil tankers passing through it, while on the other, it is raising funds for the war by selling its oil despite sanctions.

Now, Trump could blockade Hormuz, cutting off a major source of funding for Iran's government and military operations. The real purpose behind Trump's new threat is to cripple Iran's economy and force it to end the war, even at the risk of a sharp rise in global oil prices.