Iran awaits official US stance on Hormuz proposal as military tensions escalate

Tehran announced it is still awaiting a formal response from Washington regarding its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, despite US President Donald Trump publicly rejecting the plan. Iranian representatives indicated access through the strategic waterway could be restored if the United States halts military operations and engages in diplomatic negotiations. However, Tehran reiterated that the passage will remain blocked until Washington lifts oil sanctions, unfreezes assets, and ends its naval blockade.

Concurrently, military activity around the waterway continues to intensify. Following a US strike on Larak Island and nighttime escorts for commercial tankers, Iranian forces deployed rocket-launched naval mines along critical maritime corridors. With both nations seeking leverage, concerns over further regional instability remain elevated.

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