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Iran partially closes the Strait of Hormuz for several hours due to military exercises and warns the United

2026 United States–Iran crisis — Iran partially closes the Strait of Hormuz for several hours due to military exercises and warns the United States to avoid a military escalation. [https://www.euronews.com/2026/02

Published February 17, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2026 United States–Iran crisis.

Iran partially closes the Strait of Hormuz for several hours due to military exercises and warns the United States to avoid a military escalation. [https://www.euronews.com/2026/02/17/tehran-threatens-us-and-closes-hormuz-for-drills-amid-nuclear-talks (Euronews)] [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-shut-hormuz-strait-few-hours-tuesday-iranian-media-confirms-2026-02-17/ (Reuters)]

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