Iran launches war drills in Hormuz Strait as US carrier is flying missions 24/7 before Geneva talks

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Emma BusseyFebruary 16, 2026 at 11:48 PM

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Iran launched naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, led by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, to assess readiness and rehearse responses to potential threats. The exercises coincided with renewed U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts in Geneva aimed at reviving nuclear program negotiations. The U.S. military, through CENTCOM, showcased its presence in the region, highlighting the USS Abraham Lincoln conducting continuous flight operations in support of regional security. This display of force occurs amidst a U.S. military buildup ordered by President Trump, who has threatened military action if Iran doesn't agree to a nuclear deal. A second round of talks is expected to be held on Tuesday in Oman.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Oman ×240% Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz 50% Geneva ×250% Abbas Araghchi 60% Mohammad Pakpour 60% U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) 60% USS Abraham Lincoln ×265% Donald Trump ×370% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) ×280% United States ×680% Strait of Hormuz ×385% Iran ×990%

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strait of hormuz 100% iran 90% military exercises 80% us 80% nuclear program 70% geneva talks 70% security threats 60% naval forces 60% middle east 50% diplomatic efforts 40%

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Iran

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