US and Iran exchange warnings over Strait of Hormuz reopening
US President Donald Trump signaled a potential agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran conditioned any reopening on the immediate lifting of American sanctions and blockades.
United States President Donald Trump announced that negotiations mediated by Oman could lead to reopening the Strait of Hormuz "very soon," while warning that Iran faces severe military strikes if the passage stays closed. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also cited positive steps in the discussions.
In response, Iranian officials stated the strategic waterway "will not be opened" until Washington lifts port blockades and oil sanctions, unfreezes assets, and halts military operations. Although Tehran confirmed a technical deal with Oman regarding a safe navigation map, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders vowed not to yield to American pressure and promised "strategic surprises" if conflict escalates.
Sources: Diário de Notícias (DN), Expresso, Expresso das Ilhas, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal).
Sources
- Diário de Notícias (DN) — Trump reafirma que Irão será atingido "com muita força" se Estreito de Ormuz não reabrir "muito em breve"
- Expresso das Ilhas — Estreito de Ormuz vai reabrir "muito em breve" - Trump
- Jornal Económico — Teerão diz ter acordado com Omã rota segura de navegação por Ormuz
- Expresso — Irão promete ter “surpresas estratégicas” para os EUA, no dia em que termina o prazo para um acordo de paz
- RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal) — Estreito de Ormuz "não será aberto" até que Washington cumpra exigências do Irão
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