Oil prices are climbing as Iran issues a new and serious threat to shipping.
An Iranian official warned that ships entering the Strait of Hormuz will face strong opposition.
This strait is a crucial chokepoint for a substantial amount of the world's energy.
The disruption to shipping is causing the cost to move oil to hit all-time highs.
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