Iran awaits definitive US stance on Strait of Hormuz proposal

Tehran announced it is awaiting a formal final decision from Washington regarding its proposal to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz for seven days, despite US President Donald Trump signaling rejection of the plan. Iranian officials stressed the critical maritime passage will remain closed until key requirements are fulfilled, including ending port blockades, lifting oil sanctions, unfreezing assets, and halting military operations.

Concurrently, military tension near the corridor continues to escalate. Following a US strike on Iran's Larak Island and nighttime naval escorts for oil tankers through the strait, Iranian forces deployed rocket-launched sea mines into the waterway. International mediators maintain efforts to foster diplomatic talks as both nations balance negotiation proposals against intensifying military engagements.

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