Iran awaits definitive US stance on proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Tehran continues to await a definitive official position from Washington regarding a proposal to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, despite US President Donald Trump indicating an initial rejection.

Iranian authorities affirmed that the strategic waterway will remain closed unless Washington satisfies key demands, including ending oil sanctions, lifting port blockades, unfreezing assets, and halting military operations. Meanwhile, military confrontations in the area are expanding. Following US military strikes on Larak Island, American forces began conducting nighttime escorts for oil tankers. In response, Iranian forces deployed rocket-launched sea mines across major shipping corridors, exacerbating risks of further escalation.

Sources: Expresso, Expresso das Ilhas, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)