Iran fires live missiles into Strait of Hormuz as Trump envoys arrive for nuclear talks Iran conducted naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz, firing live missiles and demonstrating readiness to close the strategic waterway if ordered. These exercises took place as U.S. President Trump’s envoys met Iranian officials in Geneva for nuclear talks. The U.S. Central Command urged Iran to conduct its exercises safely, warning against actions that could risk freedom of navigation.

• Iran’s navy conducted live missile drills in the Strait of Hormuz.
• Iranian officials signaled readiness to close the strategic oil transit route.
• The drills occurred during U.S. envoys’ nuclear talks with Iran in Geneva.
• Traffic through the shipping corridor was temporarily suspended during the exercise.
• U.S. Central Command previously advised Iran to conduct drills safely to avoid risks to international maritime traffic.