Iran holds military drills ahead of indirect nuclear talks with the US in Geneva

Iran holds large-scale military exercises inThe Strait of Hormuz and its surroundings in mid-February 2026, which coincided with the second round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States in Geneva. Here are the main points of the situation:

• Military Drills & Strait Closure: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) began live-fire drills on February 16, 2026. In a rare move, Iran announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz—a vital waterway for 20% of the world's oil supply—for "security and maritime concerns" during the drills.
• Geneva talks: The Geneva talks (February 17, 2026) were mediated by Oman and included a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner , as well as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi . Araghchi stated progress and an understanding of "guiding principles" for a potential deal.

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