Tehran launches missiles at Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran nuclear talks begin in Geneva
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Iran launched missiles towards the Strait of Hormuz as indirect nuclear negotiations with the US commenced in Geneva, amid rising tensions and large-scale Iranian maritime exercises. The talks focus solely on Iran’s nuclear programme, with both sides signalling cautious engagement while regional military deployments intensify.
Iran launched missiles towards the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday as indirect nuclear talks with the United States began in Geneva, amid rising tensions in the region. The United States has concurrently increased its military presence in the Middle East, while Iran conducts large-scale maritime exercises in strategic waterways through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil passes.
The semi-official Tasnim News Agency, closely associated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, reported that missiles fired from sites within Iran and along its coast successfully struck designated targets in the Strait of Hormuz.
Speaking about the drills, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated, “The Americans constantly say that they’ve sent a warship toward Iran. Of course, a warship is a dangerous piece of military hardware. However, more dangerous than that warship is the weapon that can send that warship to the bottom of the sea.”
Iranian state television reported that the Geneva talks would be limited to Iran’s nuclear programme, excluding discussions on domestic policies or the recent crackdown on nationwide protests.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned that military force could be used to compel Iran to curtail its nuclear ambitions. Iran, in turn, has threatened retaliatory action. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump described Iran as “typically a very tough negotiator” but expressed hope for a deal, saying, “I think they want to make a deal. I don’t think they want the consequences of not making a deal.”
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