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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 17th, 2026: Nuclear Talks End Fast As Iran Shuts the Strait of Hormuz & Israel Warns Hamas: Disarm...Or Else

February 17, 2026·15 min·3-min readnews briefnews
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  • U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva conclude after just four hours, with no clear progress but faint diplomatic optimism from Iran.
  • Iran's foreign minister claims 'main principles' of a potential deal were agreed upon, though the U.S. remains silent.
  • Iranian military conducts live-

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