Iran hold military drills in Strait of Hormuz ahead of US talks
France 24
by FRANCE24February 17, 2026
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would be involved "indirectly" in high-stakes talks between Iran and the US over Tehran's nuclear program set for Tuesday in Geneva, adding he believed Tehran wanted to make a deal. His comments came as Iran held a military drill on Monday in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital international waterway and oil export route that Tehran had repeatedly threatened to close in retaliation against any attack. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert brings you this analysis.
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Originally published on France 24 on 2/17/2026