Iran closes parts of Strait of Hormuz amid high stakes nuclear talks with US officials
Tehran partially closed the Strait of Hormuz today as nuclear talks with the US resumed. Officials remain divided over sanctions despite the ongoing dialogue.
Iran 
IR announced on February 17, 2026, a temporary partial closure of parts of the Strait of Hormuz to allow for military drills conducted by the Revolutionary Guards. This announcement by the Iranian government coincides with active nuclear negotiations with the United States 
US government currently taking place in Geneva. The Iranian foreign ministry, including figures such as Abbas Araqchi and Esmaeil Baghaei, is participating in these high-stakes talks while the military exercises proceed.
IR announced on February 17, 2026, a temporary partial closure of parts of the Strait of Hormuz to allow for military drills conducted by the Revolutionary Guards. This announcement by the Iranian government coincides with active nuclear negotiations with the United States US government currently taking place in Geneva. The Iranian foreign ministry, including figures such as Abbas Araqchi and Esmaeil Baghaei, is participating in these high-stakes talks while the military exercises proceed.
