Iran awaits final US stance on Strait of Hormuz plan amid rising military risks

Tehran is waiting for an official final stance from Washington regarding a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, despite US President Donald Trump signalling his rejection of the plan. Iranian officials maintain the strategic waterway will remain closed until specific conditions are met, including the removal of US oil sanctions, an end to port blockades, the unfreezing of assets, and a cessation of military operations.

Meanwhile, military tensions along the maritime corridor continue to intensify. Following a US air strike on Larak Island and nighttime naval escorts for commercial tankers, Iranian forces deployed rocket-launched sea mines into the passage. Observers warn that both nations face a shrinking window to exert pressure, raising concerns over a potential new cycle of regional escalation.

Sources: Expresso, Expresso das Ilhas, Jornal Económico, RTP