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Trump or Iran? One side just may have overplayed their hand

The US and Iran remain locked in a high-stakes standoff after Donald Trump rejected Tehrans latest offer, with Washington betting that tighter oil sanctions and control over Hormuz will force concessions. But Irans leadership may be willing to absorb severe economic pain to protect the regime, leaving both sides at risk of miscalculating how long the other can hold out.

29 Sep 2026 11:08 am