US or Iran: Who will win the Hormuz endurance game?
22 May 2026, 18:19 GMT
Topic: Business
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/us-or-iran-who-will-win-the-hormuz-endurance-game/a-77211690?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Tehran is betting that its sanctions‑hardened economy can outlast the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Washington, meanwhile, is contending with elevated oil prices, renewed inflation pressure and rising global recession risks.