Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed after Trump rejects temporary proposal

US President Donald Trump has turned down a seven-day proposal from Tehran aimed at temporarily reopening the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iranian officials stated the crucial maritime transit route will remain closed until Washington meets its demands, which include lifting the naval blockade, ending sanctions, unfreezing assets, and stopping military actions.

Meanwhile, military confrontations in the strategic waterway continue to intensify. Following an American strike on Iran's Larak Island, the US military began escorting commercial tankers during nighttime hours. Tehran responded by deploying rocket-launched sea mines into shipping lanes, further elevating risks of regional escalation.

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