Iran Holds Exercises in Strait of Hormuz After Trump Threatens Military Action

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by Amelia Nierenberg and Sanam Mahoozi
February 16, 2026
The day before nuclear talks were set to resume, Iran conducted live drills in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for oil and gas shipments.
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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 2/16/2026