Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz amid military escalation

Iran has warned that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States halts military operations, lifts oil sanctions, unfreezes assets, and ends port blockades. However, an anonymous Iranian official signaled through mediators that Teheran could reopen the waterway within seven days if Washington eases military pressure and resumes diplomatic talks.

The standoff coincides with escalating military friction in the critical shipping lane. American forces have begun escorting commercial oil tankers at night, prompting Iran to deploy rocket-launched sea mines. In response, United States military forces launched strikes on Iran's Larak Island, further heightening fears of a broader conflict.

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