Iran partially closes Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint, as U.S. talks get underway

February 17, 2026 at 08:32AM

Iran partially closes Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint, as U.S. talks get underway

Iran partially closed the Strait of Hormuz during military drills, signaling disruption in a key oil chokepoint as U.S. talks begin.