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

Iranian state media reported the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday for military drills in the waterway.

# Iran partially closes Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil choke point, as Tehran holds talks with U.S. Iranian state media reported the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday for military drills in the waterway. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/17/iran-us-strait-of-hormuz-oil-nuclear-talks-geneva.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*