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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz, Energy Crisis Looms

4/15/2026

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Iran Closes Strait

On April 12, 2026, Iran reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting energy supplies.
The United States and Israel denied the closure, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized U.S. actions and linked them to rising energy bills.
South Korea and Italy face higher electricity costs.
Canada could gain from the crisis via higher demand for its oil and gas exports, though routes remain uncertain.

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Nations Condemn Killings

Canada, Britain, Australia, Japan, and six other nations condemned killings of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon and urged an end to hostilities.
The statement notes March deaths of three Indonesian peacekeepers attributed to Israeli and Hezbollah actions.
Israeli airstrikes have killed over 2,000 and displaced about 1.2 million in Lebanon.
Joint statement welcomes a ceasefire among United States, Israel, and Iran, while Israel rejects a Lebanon ceasefire and demands Hezbollah’s disarmament.

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Albanese Urges Ceasefire

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for an end to Israel's actions in Lebanon and a ceasefire that includes Lebanon.
He noted a significant escalation in Israeli attacks that has caused numerous casualties.
Albanese confirmed Australia's extended military surveillance presence in the region.
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said US-Iran peace talks failed and urged a swift resumption of negotiations.

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Iran Closes Strait

On April 12, 2026, Iran reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting energy supplies.
The United States and Israel denied the closure, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized U.S. actions and linked them to rising energy bills.
South Korea and Italy face higher electricity costs.
Canada could gain from the crisis via higher demand for its oil and gas exports, though routes remain uncertain.

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