February 17, 2026
Iran fires live missiles into Strait of Hormuz as Trump envoys arrive for nuclear talks
Iran fired live missiles into the Strait of Hormuz during IRGC naval drills and said it is prepared to shut the key oil transit route if ordered.
TL;DR
- Iran's navy conducted live missile drills in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian officials signaled readiness to close the strategic oil transit route.
- The drills occurred during U.S. envoys' nuclear talks with Iran in Geneva.
- Traffic through the shipping corridor was temporarily suspended during the exercise.
- U.S. Central Command previously advised Iran to conduct drills safely to avoid risks to international maritime traffic.
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