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

Tehran announced it is awaiting a formal final decision from the United States regarding its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, despite US President Donald Trump publicly rejecting the plan. Iranian officials maintained that the waterway will remain closed until Washington meets specific conditions, including lifting oil sanctions, unfreezing Iranian assets, ending port blockades, and ceasing military operations.

Meanwhile, military confrontations in the strategic maritime corridor have intensified. US forces initiated night-time naval escorts for commercial oil tankers and launched an attack on Iran's Larak Island. In response, Iranian forces deployed rocket-launched sea mines. Mediators continue efforts to facilitate talks, but ongoing military actions and firm diplomatic stances heighten risks of further escalation.

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