Iran Conducts Naval Drills Ahead of Upcoming Nuclear Talks with US

February 16, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Iran Conducts Naval Drills Ahead of Upcoming Nuclear Talks with US

Iran Conducts Naval Drills Ahead of Upcoming Nuclear Talks

Iran has commenced naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, and Oman Sea, according to reports from state television. The drills are scheduled to take place ahead of scheduled talks between Iran and the United States on nuclear issues, set to occur in Geneva on Tuesday.

Video footage obtained by state TV shows General Mohammad Pakpour, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, overseeing the naval exercises. Details regarding the scope and duration of the drills have not been disclosed.

The naval exercises are taking place in preparation for the upcoming talks between Iran and the United States. The exact nature and objectives of the drills remain unclear at this time.

State television has reported on the naval exercises, providing visual coverage through video footage. Further information about the drills is expected to be released as more details become available.

The scheduled talks between Iran and the United States are set to occur in Geneva on Tuesday. The agenda for the discussions has not been publicly disclosed.

Source: Al Jazeera