Tehran awaits final US response on Strait of Hormuz proposal as clashes escalate

Tehran announced it is awaiting an official final response from Washington regarding its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, despite US President Donald Trump rejecting the plan. Iranian officials insisted the waterway will remain closed until the United States meets key demands, including lifting oil sanctions, unfreezing Iranian assets, ending port blockades, and halting military operations across all fronts.

Meanwhile, military confrontations around the strategic passage continue to intensify. US forces launched airstrikes against Iran's Larak Island and initiated night-time naval escorts for commercial oil tankers. In response, Iranian forces deployed rocket-launched sea mines to impede maritime traffic. Observers warn that parallel military actions and unyielding diplomatic stances are significantly narrowing the opportunity for a peaceful resolution.

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