Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Monday began a series of military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported on the eve of talks with the United States. The war games, the duration of which was not specified, aim to prepare the Guards for “potential security and military threats” in the strait, state TV said, after the United States deployed a large naval force to the area. The exercises, overseen by Guards chief General Mohammad Pakpour, aim to bolster the IRGC’s ability to react quickly, Iranian media reported. The Guards are the ideological arm of Iran’s military. The drills take place as Tehran and Washington ready for a new round of talks in Geneva on Tuesday, mediated by Oman.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 16, 2026 14:19 UTC