Iran awaits formal US response on Strait of Hormuz proposal as military tensions rise

Tehran announced it is still awaiting a formal response from Washington regarding a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for seven days, despite statements from US President Donald Trump rejecting the initiative. Iran previously closed the strategic waterway following renewed American airstrikes and stated it would not permanently reopen the passage until Washington lifts oil sanctions, unfreezes Iranian assets, and ceases military operations.

Concurrently, military friction in the corridor has escalated. Following a US strike on Larak Island, American forces began conducting nighttime escorts for commercial tankers. Iranian forces countered by deploying rocket-launched naval mines into key shipping routes, raising concerns over a broader regional conflict.

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