Iran has launched a series of military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, coinciding with increased tensions with the United States and upcoming nuclear talks in Geneva. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has emphasized the significance of these drills, which are described as focused on asserting control over maritime traffic in the vital waterway. The backdrop of these exercises includes a reported increase in military operations by a US aircraft carrier in the region. Analysts interpret these actions as both a show of strength by Iran and a signal amidst delicate negotiations over its nuclear program.