Iran awaits US stance on Strait of Hormuz proposal as maritime clashes escalate

Iran has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington meets its conditions, including halting military operations, lifting oil sanctions, and unfreezing Iranian assets. Tehran had previously submitted a proposal via intermediaries offering to reopen the strategic passage within seven days in exchange for reduced US military pressure. Although US President Donald Trump rejected the plan, Iranian officials stated they are still awaiting Washington's "definitive position."

Concurrently, military confrontations in the waterway are intensifying. Following a US strike on Larak Island and nighttime US escorts for commercial tankers, Iranian forces responded by deploying rocket-launched naval mines into the channel. Both sides continue to trade actions, driving maritime security risks in the region higher.

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