As tensions escalate due to Iran's recent naming of a new Supreme Leader, oil prices have spiked, raising concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint amidst threats of heightened conflict, affecting global energy markets significantly.
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