Iran is threatening to shut down the Strait of Hormuz if the United States officially enters the conflict in the Middle East. This shipping lane handles 26 percent of the global oil trade and is considered one of the most strategically important waterways in the world. Citigroup says crude oil prices could jump to $90 a barrel if the Strait of Hormuz is affected.
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