Back 17 Feb 2026

Iran partially closes Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint, as Tehran holds talks with U.S. ​  

Summary

Iran partially closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint, during military drills. This marks the first closure since Trump’s threat of military action in January. The closure, aimed at ensuring shipping safety, caused minor delays but no major disruptions.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/17/iran-us-strait-of-hormuz-oil-nuclear-talks-geneva.html