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Iran begins Strait of Hormuz drills citing threats amid US tensions

Iran begins Strait of Hormuz drills citing threats amid US tensions

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Reader Briefing

Iran's IRGC has commenced military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz in response to perceived threats from the United States, coinciding with renewed diplomatic talks.

  • •Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has begun military drills in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • •The drills are reportedly a response to military and security threats following the US deployment of naval forces to the region.
  • •The exercises occur just prior to diplomatic negotiations between Iran and the US regarding Iran's nuclear program.
  • •Tensions remain high due to the US naval presence and past threats by Iranian politicians to close the strait.

Overview

  • •Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) began military drills in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • •The IRGC's military drills commenced on Monday, February 16, 2026.
  • •The drills are intended to prepare the IRGC forces to confront potential military and security threats in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • •The exercises follow the United States' deployment of a large naval fleet to the Persian Gulf aimed at pressuring Iran.
  • •Iranian politicians have previously threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz if attacked by the United States.
  • •The drills are overseen by IRGC Commander Major General Mohammad Pakpour, aiming to enhance IRGC's rapid response capabilities.
  • •These drills are taking place as Tehran and Washington prepare for new negotiations in Geneva on Tuesday, with Oman acting as mediator.
  • •The US, under President Donald Trump, has deployed the USS Abraham Lincoln and its escort fleet to the Persian Gulf and plans to send the USS Gerald R. Ford.

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Key Entities

Place

Iran(อิหร่าน)ℹ️
A Middle Eastern country involved in military drills and nuclear negotiations.
Strait of Hormuz(ช่องแคบฮอร์มุซ)ℹ️
A critical global oil transit route where Iran is conducting military exercises amidst US pressure.
United States(สหรัฐฯ)ℹ️
A nation exerting pressure on Iran with naval deployments and engaging in nuclear program negotiations.
Geneva(เจนีวา)ℹ️
Location for upcoming new negotiations between Iran and Washington.
Oman(โอมาน)ℹ️
Mediator for the upcoming negotiations between Iran and the United States.

Organization

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)(กองกำลังพิทักษ์การปฏิวัติอิสลามแห่งอิหร่าน)ℹ️
The Iranian military organization conducting drills in the Strait of Hormuz.
USS Abraham Lincoln(เรือบรรทุกเครื่องบิน ยูเอสเอส อับราฮัม ลินคอล์น)ℹ️
US aircraft carrier deployed to the Persian Gulf to pressure Iran.
USS Gerald R. Ford(เรือบรรทุกเครื่องบิน เจอรัลด์ อาร์. ฟอร์ด)ℹ️
US aircraft carrier planned for deployment to the Persian Gulf.

Person

Major General Mohammad Pakpour(พลเอกโมฮัมหมัด ปัคปูร์)
Commander of the IRGC overseeing the military drills.
President Donald Trump(ประธานาธิบดีโดนัลด์ ทรัมป์)ℹ️
President of the United States who ordered naval deployments to the region.