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There’s ‘not much’ Canada could contribute militarily to Iran war: expert
Canada rules out offensive military involvement in the Strait of Hormuz conflict but remains open to assisting Middle Eastern countries, with NATO urged to secure the passage.
- The Canadian Armed Forces lacks assets to protect the Strait of Hormuz, with Perry saying there is 'not much' Canada could contribute, according to the source.
- Amid threats to global energy shipments, Trump warned it 'will be very bad' for NATO if alliance members fail to help secure the strait, where Iran obstructs shipments.
- While examining the request, Ottawa rules out 'engaging offensively' in America's war with Iran, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said, but remains open to providing 'assistance' to Middle Eastern countries.
- During a meeting today, Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed that safe passage must be restored through the strait, aligning their diplomatic efforts regarding escalating tensions.
- Recent shipping activity involving the tanker Shenlong Suezmax shows it arrived at Mumbai Port in India on Thursday, March 12, 2026, carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia through the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting ongoing energy risks.
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There’s ‘not much’ Canada could contribute militarily to Iran war: expert
OTTAWA - A Canadian defence expert says there's "not much" Canada could do in the Persian Gulf region right now to protect the critical Strait of Hormuz, even if it
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There's 'not much' Canada could contribute militarily to Iran war: expert
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Canada was not consulted on Iran war and won’t join offensive action, minister says
ANKARA (AP) : Canada was not consulted over the U.S-Israeli strikes on Iran that sparked the war in the Middle East and has no intention of participating in any offensive military operation, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Tuesday. In a brief telephone interview with The Associated Press ahead of talks in Ankara with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Anand stressed Canada’s priority was the de-escalation of the conflict and the pr…
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