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Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed as tensions escalate with US

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Posted Sep 30, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-30-1330
Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed as tensions escalate with US
Photo: RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)

Iran maintains that the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the US meets its demands, even as military clashes escalate in the strategic maritime corridor.

Iran has reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington meets its key demands, which include lifting petroleum sanctions, unfreezing assets, ending port blockades, and halting military operations. Although US President Donald Trump rejected a proposed seven-day timeline to reopen the strategic passage, Iranian officials stated they are still awaiting a "definitive position" from Washington.

Meanwhile, military confrontation in the corridor is intensifying. Following a US attack on Iran's Larak Island and nighttime naval escorts for oil tankers, Tehran responded by deploying rocket-launched naval mines. Both nations face narrowing windows to exert leverage, raising fears of further escalation.

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

How outlets assessed this

  • Sep 30, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC
    • Expresso Alarmed Emphasized rising military clashes, US strikes, and Iranian naval mines, warning of a dangerous escalation phase.
    • Expresso das Ilhas Cautious Focused on diplomatic channels and Iran's openness to reopen the waterway within seven days if US pressure eases.

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