Iran awaits final US stance on Strait of Hormuz proposal as military tensions rise

Iran maintains that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets its key demands, which include lifting petroleum sanctions, unfreezing assets, ending port blockades, and halting military operations. Tehran's proposal to reopen the waterway within seven days, submitted through international mediators, was rejected by US President Donald Trump. Nevertheless, Iranian officials stated they are still awaiting a definitive position from Washington.

At the same time, military confrontations along the strategic corridor are escalating. Following a US attack on Iran's Larak Island and nighttime naval escorts for commercial oil tankers, Iranian forces responded by deploying rocket-launched naval mines, increasing concerns over further military escalation in the region.

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