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- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) began naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on February 16, 2026, to test operational readiness.
- The drills are named "Smart Control of Hormuz Strait."
- The timing coincides with talks on Iran's nuclear program and conflicts involving Israel and the United States.
- A new round of talks between the United States and Iran is set for Tuesday in Geneva, mediated by Oman.
