Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz after US military operation

The United States executed a major naval operation in the Strait of Hormuz, using air, maritime, and space assets to move millions of barrels of crude oil in a nighttime mission. In response, Iranian forces deployed rocket-propelled sea mines, triggering a retaliatory American strike on Larak Island. Following the military engagement, Iranian officials declared that the strategic waterway will remain closed until Washington satisfies specific demands, including lifting port blockades, ending oil sanctions, unfreezing Tehran's financial assets, and terminating military operations on all fronts. Prior to the conflict, approximately 20 million barrels of crude oil passed through the strait daily. Observers warn that narrowing timeframes for both nations to exert pressure increase the risk of further regional escalation.

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