Iran conducts military drills in the Strait of Hormuz as nuclear talks approach

Iran's military, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has begun conducting war drills and exercises in the Strait of Hormuz. This is a major shipping lane for global oil supplies.

These military activities coincide with upcoming nuclear talks between Iran and the United States in Geneva. Iranian officials have stated that the U.S. position on the nuclear issue has become 'more realistic.' Separately, a British maritime agency reported a security incident involving armed boats near the strait.