February 17, 2026
Iran temporarily closing Strait of Hormuz for live fire drills as nuclear talks with U.S. begin
The U.S. and Iran are holding their second round of talks about Iran's nuclear program Tuesday in Geneva as Iran said it will close the Strait of Hormuz for several hours as it holds live fire military exercises and the United States ramps up its military forces in the region.
TL;DR
- Second round of talks between U.S. and Iran on Iran's nuclear program.
- Talks are taking place in Geneva.
- Iran plans to close the Strait of Hormuz for several hours.
- Iran is conducting live fire military exercises.
- The United States is increasing its military forces in the region.
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