Iran awaits official US stance on proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Tehran is awaiting an official final stance from Washington regarding its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, despite US President Donald Trump rejecting the offer. Iranian officials stated the strategic passage will remain closed until the US meets several demands, including lifting oil sanctions, unfreezing Iranian assets, ending port blockades, and stopping military operations across all fronts.

Meanwhile, military confrontations around the waterway continue to escalate. US forces conducted airstrikes on Iran's Larak Island and initiated night-time naval escorts for commercial oil tankers. In response, Iranian forces deployed rocket-launched sea mines to deter maritime traffic. Observers warn that growing military actions and uncompromising diplomatic positions are significantly diminishing the prospects for a peaceful resolution.

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