Iran fires live missiles into Strait of Hormuz in drill as a new round of nuclear talks begins | Metals Mine

Iran fires live missiles into Strait of Hormuz in drill as a new round of nuclear talks begins | Metals Mine

Iran fires live missiles into Strait of Hormuz in drill as a new round of nuclear talks begins

From ottumwacourier.com

The U.S. and Iran are holding their second round of talks about Iran’s nuclear program Tuesday in Geneva as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises. As the talks began, Iranian media announced that Iran had fired live missiles towards the Strait of Hormuz. Iran had announced a maritime military exercise on Monday in waterways that are crucial international trade routes through which 20% of the world’s oil passes. The semi-official Tasnim news agency, which is close to the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, said missiles launched inside Iran ... (full story)

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Feb 17, 2026 6:44am

I am Iranian and I hate war because American bullying endangers the lives of ordinary people. But if war breaks out, the dangers of this war will not be limited to Iran and its people.
The regional economy will be destroyed. Countries that have made huge investments in tourism will go bankrupt. Oil-consuming and oil-producing countries will also be hurt. And of course, Israel, the most influential player in all of this, will be hit hard.
I hope there will be no war

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Trader#2946

Feb 17, 2026 7:15am

Quoting 2025ehsan

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I am Iranian and I hate war because American bullying endangers the lives of ordinary people. But if war breaks out, the dangers of this war will not be limited to Iran and its people. The regional economy will be destroyed. Countries that have made huge investments in tourism will go bankrupt. Oil-consuming and oil-producing countries will also be hurt. And of course, Israel, the most influential player in all of this, will be hit hard. I hope there will be no war

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fuck of IRGC bastard. we ordinary people want the US to attack and destroy the Ayatollayhs.

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Feb 17, 2026 6:46am

lol

They are just celebrating Chinese New Year, which starts today.

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Feb 17, 2026 7:34am

Quoting 2025ehsan

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I am Iranian and I hate war because American bullying endangers the lives of ordinary people. But if war breaks out, the dangers of this war will not be limited to Iran and its people. The regional economy will be destroyed. Countries that have made huge investments in tourism will go bankrupt. Oil-consuming and oil-producing countries will also be hurt. And of course, Israel, the most influential player in all of this, will be hit hard. I hope there will be no war

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Iran’s nuclear program run by a dictatorial regime acquiring Nukes would be a far worse option over your "bullying" fears by the US. Matter of fact, "bullying" would become a far better option than extortion and total disruption of shipping lanes. Look a little farther out and take off the rose colored glasses.

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Trader#3785

Feb 17, 2026 8:26am

I am an ordinary Iranian. I want Trump and Bibi to attack Iran and eliminate the Ayatollah. The Islamic government must be destroyed and Pahlavi must return to Iran.

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Feb 17, 2026 7:05am

Quoting Trader#970D

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The guy in the picture looks like my neighbour

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If u hear a drone overhead, you are advised to vacate your property ASAP. Thank you for your attention to this matter

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Feb 17, 2026 6:46am

Trump - “I think they want to make a deal. I don’t think they want the consequences of not making a deal"

Iran - excuse us for a moment while we lob some live missiles into some nearby waterways through which 20% of the world’s oil passes.

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Trader#DD4B

Feb 17, 2026 7:43am

fuck islamic regime terrorist regime killing its own people US is going to destroy IRG and basiji. kos nanat kos kosh

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Feb 17, 2026 7:26am

the world if full of idiots

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Feb 17, 2026 10:18am

Strait of Hormuz...this is the only power play the Iranian dictatorship has. An EMP removes Iran's ability to continue with this strategy.

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Feb 17, 2026 7:54am

Quoting Trader#970D

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The guy in the picture looks like my neighbour

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That would be the Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi. He recently installed a new answering service for whenever Trump calls pleading for a deal.

"We’re temporarily unavailable for dialogue. We’d be happy to talk with you just as soon as we finish recovering from the last time you ‘reached out’ in June."

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Feb 17, 2026 6:31am

I bet they all trade gold

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Feb 20, 2026 1:25pm

Quoting ocd

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{quote} Sorry, I thought I was clear. Just in the Strait. The fear is sinking several ships in the Strait would hinder the shipping channel for the tankers. That would be in Iran's gameplan, similar to a football team that uses pass interference to move the chains rather than actually catching the ball.. Now I won't explain that reference because it's football

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not sure that makes it any better, have you seen the size of the Strait

Feb 20, 2026 12:20pm

Quoting Polimini

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{quote} country wide EMP lmao

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Sorry, I thought I was clear. Just in the Strait. The fear is sinking several ships in the Strait would hinder the shipping channel for the tankers. That would be in Iran's gameplan, similar to a football team that uses pass interference to move the chains rather than actually catching the ball.. Now I won't explain that reference because it's football

Feb 17, 2026 8:57am — Edited

Quoting Trader#4FDF

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trump by attacking to iran will start world war 3 its the biggest fault of america in history

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Does Iran give any weight to this possible outcome?

And Trump did rename the Ministry of Defense to the Ministry of War.

Feb 17, 2026 7:23am

Quoting Schultz

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Trump - I think they want to make a deal. I dont think they want the consequences of not making a deal" Iran - excuse us for a moment while we lob some live missiles into some nearby waterways through which 20% of the worlds oil passes.

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...and if a nuke goes off......yes yes yes

Feb 17, 2026 8:22am

ofc ww3 had to start just when I was starting to get profitable and getting a gf

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Feb 17, 2026 9:28am

The trading community in Iran is very vulnerable and it is getting worse every day.

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Feb 17, 2026 10:26am

Quoting 2025ehsan

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I am Iranian and I hate war because American bullying endangers the lives of ordinary people. But if war breaks out, the dangers of this war will not be limited to Iran and its people. The regional economy will be destroyed. Countries that have made huge investments in tourism will go bankrupt. Oil-consuming and oil-producing countries will also be hurt. And of course, Israel, the most influential player in all of this, will be hit hard. I hope there will be no war

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the Iranian Regime is the reason for the region's insecurity.

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Feb 17, 2026 11:33am

Quoting ocd

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Strait of Hormuz...this is the only power play the Iranian dictatorship has. An EMP removes Iran's ability to continue with this strategy.

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country wide EMP lmao

Feb 17, 2026 7:29am

Quoting milicentfx

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{quote} ...and if a nuke goes off......yes yes yes

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Iran - oops, now look what you've made us do. Oh well, nobody much liked the new East Wing anyway.

Trader#1476

Feb 17, 2026 7:25am

Overthrow the Islamic Republic. We the people of Iran want military assistance from America and the world because the child-killing regime has massacred us. Does anyone care?

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Feb 17, 2026 7:26am

War is certain and this is inevitable for the Islamic Republic.

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Feb 17, 2026 7:31am

We're gonna see a war in the next 10 days.

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Feb 17, 2026 7:54am

Quoting Twocans

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{quote} Iran’s nuclear program run by a dictatorial regime acquiring Nukes would be a far worse option over your "bullying" fears by the US. Matter of fact, "bullying" would become a far better option than extortion and total disruption of shipping lanes. Look a little farther out and take off the rose colored glasses.

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I don't intend to start a political debate with you because these are not multi-lineal debates. Iran's political approach is reactive, meaning it is controlled and set in this direction. Who benefits from these events?
_It would be better not to discuss the type of government, because Iran's reform movements are constantly being manipulated and marginalized by these same countries, as in recent events.

Trader#970D

Feb 17, 2026 6:55am

The guy in the picture looks like my neighbour

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Trader#BB69

Feb 17, 2026 7:55am

"The regional economy will be destroyed."

That's what they want so THEY can further balkanize the region for the Yinon Plan.

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Feb 17, 2026 8:03am

If you support God, He will support you.

Trader#BD66

Feb 17, 2026 8:35am

We have been captured by the Islamic State. Please, Trump, save us.

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Feb 17, 2026 10:30am

Quoting Trader#2946

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{quote} fuck of IRGC bastard. we ordinary people want the US to attack and destroy the Ayatollayhs.

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I hope Iran will be free.

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Trader#ED20

Feb 17, 2026 2:26pm

Quoting Trader#2946

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{quote} fuck of IRGC bastard. we ordinary people want the US to attack and destroy the Ayatollayhs.

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No honorable person would like a foreign country to attack their homeland. If you are truly Iranian, I feel very sorry for you.

Trader#3120

Feb 17, 2026 6:08am

stop this shit awwwww

Trader#E12F

Feb 17, 2026 6:21am

So what is the affect of dollar

Trader#970D

Feb 17, 2026 6:33am

Nobody cares!! Thanks for the dip buy

Feb 17, 2026 7:49am

Quoting Trader#2946

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{quote} fuck of IRGC bastard. we ordinary people want the US to attack and destroy the Ayatollayhs.

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Another Israeli who introduces herself as Iranian.

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Trader#730A

Feb 17, 2026 7:51am

Nothing will happen ....they just manupulate the Market...

Feb 17, 2026 10:32am

Quoting Imanovich

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{quote} Another Israeli who introduces herself as Iranian.

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Trader#9FDB

Feb 17, 2026 8:34pm

USA must kill the IRGC and Iranian government ASAP they are the biggest terrorisms government

Trader#4FDF

Feb 17, 2026 8:27am

trump by attacking to iran will start world war 3
its the biggest fault of america in history

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