US oil transit in Strait of Hormuz prompts Iranian mine deployment and ultimatum

Military operations in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified as the United States conducted a major overnight operation to escort millions of barrels of crude oil through the strategic passage. US forces deployed naval, air, and space assets, striking Iranian positions on Larak Island during the mission. In response, Iran deployed rocket-launched naval mines and declared the waterway will stay closed until Washington meets Tehran's demands. These conditions include lifting sanctions on Iranian oil, unfreezing national assets, ending port blockades, and halting military operations. Prior to the outbreak of hostilities six months ago, around 20 million barrels of crude oil passed through the strait daily.

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