Iran awaits final US response on proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Tehran is awaiting an official final response from Washington regarding its proposal to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz within seven days, despite US President Donald Trump rejecting the plan. Iranian officials stated the waterway will remain closed until the United States meets specific conditions, including lifting oil sanctions, unfreezing Iranian assets, ending port blockades, and halting military operations across all fronts.

Simultaneously, military confrontations surrounding the strategic passage have escalated. US forces conducted airstrikes targeting Larak Island and initiated night-time naval escorts for commercial tankers, while Iranian forces responded by deploying rocket-launched sea mines. Observers warn that intensifying military actions alongside rigid diplomatic stances are rapidly diminishing prospects for a peaceful resolution.

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