New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- As the United States and Iran hold their second round of talks about Tehran's nuclear program on Tuesday in Geneva, Iran said it will temporarily close the Strait of Hormuz for live fire military exercises.

Iran had fired live missiles toward the Strait of Hormuz, and said it will close the Strait for several hours for "safety and maritime concerns," Iranian media reported.

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