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