The idea of a Strait of Hormuz Trump takeover has sent shockwaves through global energy markets and diplomatic circles. As the war with Iran enters its second week, President Trump declared he is "thinking about taking over" the strategic waterway to ensure the flow of oil, directly challenging Iran's current blockade . This unprecedented proposition raises critical questions about international law, military feasibility, and the potential for a catastrophic escalation that could send oil prices spiraling toward $200 a barrel . Why did oil prices spike after the Strait of Hormuz was closed? The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the primary driver behind the recent surge in oil prices. As the world's most critical oil chokepoint, approximately one-fifth of the global oil supply—around 20 million barrels per day—normally passes through this narrow waterway between Iran and Oman . When Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) threatened to set ablaze...