Iran conditions Strait of Hormuz reopening on US concessions amid rising naval clashes

Tehran has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington lifts naval blockades, removes energy sanctions, releases frozen Iranian assets, and stops all military operations. However, an official revealed Iran could potentially reopen the strategic waterway within seven days if the United States reduces military pressure and commits to renewed diplomatic talks.

Simultaneously, military friction in the Persian Gulf continues to heighten. Following nocturnal US operations escorting commercial oil tankers through the passage, Iranian forces deployed rocket-launched sea mines into the area. In response, American forces launched strikes against Iran's Larak Island, compounding fears of an escalating cycle of hostilities.

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