As the Hormuz crisis drags on, will Iran or the US be the first to fold?
22 May 2026, 15:38 GMT
Topic: Business
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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.