Iran sets conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid military escalation

Tehran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed unless the United States meets several demands, including lifting port blockades, ending oil sanctions, unfreezing assets, and halting military operations. However, an anonymous official suggested Iran could reopen the strategic waterway within seven days if Washington reduces military actions and enters mediated diplomatic talks.

Simultaneously, military confrontations in the Persian Gulf are worsening. Following US naval operations to escort commercial oil tankers through the passage at night, Iranian forces deployed rocket-propelled sea mines. In response, American forces conducted strikes on Iran's Larak Island, raising fears of an accelerating cycle of conflict.

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