Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Iran Ready to Close Hormuz Strait, If Needed

Iran is ready to close the Strait of Hormuz, if necessary, as soon as possible, Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy Rear Adm. Alireza Tangsiri said on Tuesday.

"If there is a pretext for closing the Strait of Hormuz, our armed forces will carry out this operation as soon as possible," Tangsiri said, as quoted by the IRIB broadcaster.

A new round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States on the Iranian nuclear dossier are held on February 17 in Geneva with the mediation of Oman.

Iran is ready to stay in Geneva for several days, even weeks, in order to reach an agreement with the United States, Tehran's representatives expect the same serious approach from Washington, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said.

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