Strait of Hormuz remains restricted as military clashes and Oman talks continue

Six months after Iran restricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, daily maritime crossings have fallen from 95 to approximately 15. Tehran maintains that the waterway "will not be opened" until Washington meets its demands, which include lifting petroleum sanctions, unfreezing assets, ending port blockades, and stopping military action.

Military confrontations in the region have escalated alongside diplomatic efforts. After U.S. forces began conducting night-time tanker escorts, Iranian troops deployed rocket-launched sea mines, prompting a U.S. strike against military targets on Larak Island. Concurrently, diplomatic avenues remain active, with Iranian officials confirming a navigation arrangement reached with Oman following three weeks of bilateral negotiations.

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