Iran awaits official US response on Hormuz proposal as clashes escalate

Tehran maintains that the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until Washington satisfies key conditions, including ending oil sanctions, unfreezing assets, and halting military operations. Iranian officials previously proposed a seven-day temporary reopening to facilitate diplomatic talks, but US President Donald Trump initially rejected the offer. Iranian authorities state they are still awaiting a "definitive position" from Washington.

At the same time, military friction in the strategic passage continues to intensify. Following American strikes on Larak Island, US forces initiated nighttime escorts for commercial tankers passing through the corridor. In response, Iranian forces deployed rocket-launched naval mines across key shipping lanes, heightening concerns over potential further escalation in the region.

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