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Canada Backs Global Statement on Strait of Hormuz Tensions

3/21/2026

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Carney Supports Safe Passage

Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada backed a seven-nation statement to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S.-Israeli actions against Iran.
The statement condemns Iran's blockade.
It notes the blockade's impact on global oil supplies.
U.S. officials say military options against Iran's Kharg Island are on the table.
Recent strikes on Iran's South Pars gas field raise fears of a wider regional conflict and energy disruptions.

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Iran Blocks Strait

Iran has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz after US and Israeli military strikes on February 28.
Tanker traffic through the strait has dropped to about 21 vessels recently, from more than 100 per day before the conflict.
Iran is selectively allowing certain vessels, particularly those from allied nations, to pass.
The blockade has created a backlog of around 400 ships waiting in the Gulf of Oman, contributing to a global shipping crisis.
Brent crude has risen above $110 per barrel, raising concerns about energy disruptions and market stability.

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Carney Supports Safe Passage

Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada backed a seven-nation statement to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S.-Israeli actions against Iran.
The statement condemns Iran's blockade.
It notes the blockade's impact on global oil supplies.
U.S. officials say military options against Iran's Kharg Island are on the table.
Recent strikes on Iran's South Pars gas field raise fears of a wider regional conflict and energy disruptions.

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