Iran awaits formal US response on Hormuz reopening as naval clashes escalate

Tehran announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked until Washington meets its demands, including lifting port blockades, suspending oil sanctions, unfreezing assets, and halting military actions. Despite US President Donald Trump rejecting a proposed seven-day reopening initiative meant to facilitate negotiations, Iranian officials stated they are still awaiting an official, definitive US response.

Simultaneously, military confrontations in the vital maritime corridor have intensified. Following a US strike on Larak Island, American forces began escorting oil tankers at night, while Iran deployed rocket-launched naval mines into critical shipping routes.

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