Iran says it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz as it held more indirect talks with US
AP News • 2/16/2026 – 2/17/2026
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- 2026-02-16
- 2026-02-17Iran says it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz as it held more indirect talks with US (current)
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