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news Dw English 2026-05-22

Strait of Hormuz Standoff: Iran's Economy vs. US Sanctions

Iran's sanctions-hardened economy is betting on outlasting the Strait of Hormuz crisis, while the US contends with rising oil prices, inflation, and global recession risks.

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