The US will also suffer, noted the special representative of the Russian president for investment and economic cooperation

The US will also suffer, noted the special representative of the Russian president for investment and economic cooperation

Iran's threat to block the world's most vital oil transit point has raised fears of major global economic consequences.

Already up 15% over the last two weeks, prices for the Brent crude oil international benchmark could soar to its highest level in years if Iran blocks a key oil chokepoint.

A blockade of the strait, through which one-fifth of global oil consumption passes, would have a catastrophic impact on the world economy. Iran, which depends on its oil revenues,…