Iran vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed after US oil operation

The US military conducted its largest crude oil transport operation through the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began six months ago, using naval, aerial, and space assets during night-time missions. US forces also struck Iran's Larak Island as control over the waterway escalated.

In response, Iranian forces deployed rocket-delivered sea mines across the shipping lane. Teheran declared the strategic passage will remain closed until Washington fulfills conditions set in a memorandum, which include lifting sanctions on Iranian oil, unfreezing assets, ending port blockades, and stopping military threats. Before the conflict, about 20 million barrels of crude traversed the strait each day.

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