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US and Iran exchange mixed signals over potential reopening of Strait of Hormuz

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Posted Aug 25, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-25-0600
US and Iran exchange mixed signals over potential reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Photo: RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)

Donald Trump predicted the Strait of Hormuz could reopen very soon, while Tehran insisted the waterway will stay shut until the US lifts sanctions and ends military actions.

Negotiations surrounding the Strait of Hormuz remain fraught as Washington and Tehran offer contrasting assessments of the standoff. US President Donald Trump stated that talks are progressing and predicted the critical waterway could reopen "very soon," while warning that Iran will face severe military strikes if no agreement is reached. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also noted advancements in diplomatic exchanges involving Oman.

However, Iranian authorities insisted the strait will not open until Washington lifts port blockades and oil sanctions, unfreezes assets, and halts military actions. While Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed reaching a safe maritime route agreement with Oman, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders announced an overhaul of their defense doctrine and pledged "strategic surprises" for the US.

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

How outlets assessed this

  • Aug 25, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
    • Expresso das Ilhas Neutral Focuses on Trump's optimistic assessment that talks are progressing and the strait could reopen within days.
    • Diário de Notícias (DN) Cautious Highlights Trump's dual approach of forecasting a swift resolution while threatening heavy military strikes if negotiations fail.
    • RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal) Neutral Emphasizes Iranian conditions for reopening, including lifting sanctions, freeing frozen assets, and halting US military operations.
    • Expresso Alarmed Spotlights the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's warning of strategic surprises and defense doctrine updates as the peace deadline expires.

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