Iran awaits formal US stance on Hormuz reopening amid rising tensions

Tehran has stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington fulfills its demands, which include lifting oil sanctions, ending port blockades, unfreezing assets, and halting military operations. Although U.S. President Donald Trump publicly rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the strategic passage within seven days under reduced military pressure, Iranian officials said they are still awaiting an official, definitive response delivered through mediators.

Concurrently, military friction in the vital shipping corridor has escalated. Following U.S. airstrikes on Larak Island and night-time escort operations for commercial tankers, Iranian forces deployed rocket-launched sea mines into the passage. Analysts warn both nations face a narrowing timeframe to exert leverage, raising the risk of further regional conflict.

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