Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz amid military tensions

Tehran has reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States halts military operations, lifts petroleum sanctions, and unfreezes Iranian assets. However, an anonymous Iranian official stated via diplomatic mediators that the strategic waterway could reopen within seven days if Washington reduces military pressure and commits to serious negotiations.

At the same time, military confrontation in the vital shipping corridor is escalating. US forces have begun escorting commercial oil tankers under the cover of darkness, prompting Iranian troops to deploy rocket-launched sea mines. A recent US air strike on Larak Island underscores the growing risks as both nations seek leverage while diplomatic prospects remain uncertain.

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