Iran maintains Strait of Hormuz closure as military tensions with US escalate

Iran has reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets its conditions, including lifting port blockades and oil sanctions, unfreezing assets, and ending military operations.

Although US President Donald Trump publicly rejected Tehran's diplomatic proposal to reopen the strategic corridor within seven days in exchange for reduced military pressure, Iranian officials stated they are still awaiting a "definitive position" from Washington.

Meanwhile, military friction in the region continues to intensify. Following a US strike on Iran's Larak Island and night-time American escorts for commercial oil tankers, Iranian forces deployed rocket-launched naval mines into the waterway, elevating the risk for international shipping.

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