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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz for Military Exercises

Published February 17, 2026, 14:21
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz for Military Exercises

Iran has announced it will temporarily close the Strait of Hormuz for military exercises. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime route for oil exports from the Gulf region. The move comes as the Revolutionary Guards conduct military drills in the area. Simultaneously, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed messages to Donald Trump, responding to previous statements by the US president. Khamenei questioned the US's ability to destroy Iran and warned of the strength of the Iranian military. The situation in the region remains tense.