Iran holds firm on Strait of Hormuz demands despite US rejection

Iran has reaffirmed that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington meets key conditions, including lifting oil sanctions, unfreezing assets, and halting military operations. Although U.S. President Donald Trump publicly rejected a proposed seven-day timeline to reopen the strategic passage, Iranian officials stated they are awaiting a formal U.S. response delivered through diplomatic channels.

Concurrently, military friction along the shipping corridor continues to intensify. Following a U.S. strike on Larak Island and nighttime naval escorts for commercial tankers, Iranian forces responded by deploying rocket-launched sea mines. Observers warn that the window for a diplomatic resolution is narrowing as both sides escalate maneuvers in the region.

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