Iran, Russia And China Stage Show Of Force Near US Warships As Nuclear Talks Wrap
1 sourceUpdated Feb 17, 2026
Iran has been joined by Russia and China in deploying naval vessels for a joint live-fire exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening regional tensions even as negotiators from Washington and Tehran met for diplomatic…
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