US and Iran trade warnings as talks continue over Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump stated that negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz are progressing, forecasting that the waterway could reopen "very soon" while warning that Iran faces severe military strikes if an agreement is not reached. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also cited positive developments in discussions involving Oman.

Conversely, Iranian officials maintained that the strategic maritime passage will stay closed until Washington halts military operations, releases frozen Iranian funds, and removes petroleum sanctions. Although Iranian foreign ministry officials confirmed an agreement with Oman on a secure navigation route, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps leadership announced changes to their defense doctrine and warned of "strategic surprises" should the conflict intensify.

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