Strait Of Hormuz

• More peace talks sought as U.S. blockade of Iranian ports takes effect

  U.S. President Donald Trump said a second round of talks could happen 'over the next two days' in an interview with the New York Post.

  World

  Apr 14
  
• Why the U.S. is blockading the Strait of Hormuz and NATO doesn’t want in

  Meanwhile, NATO allies including Britain and France said they would not be drawn into the conflict by taking part in the blockade.

  World

  Apr 13
  
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• Israel seeks direct talks with Lebanon to smooth Iran ceasefire efforts

  Hours after the ceasefire was announced — amid disagreement over whether it included a pause in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah — Israel pounded Beirut with airstrikes.

  World

  Apr 9
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• Iran ceasefire still holds ‘considerable uncertainty’ for food, oil prices

  Experts are saying that Canadians are unlikely to see a notable change in food, fuel or oil prices in the near future as 'considerable uncertainty' remains.

  Economy

  Apr 8
• Trump complains NATO ‘wasn’t there when we needed them’ after talks with alliance leader

  Trump had suggested the U.S. may consider leaving the trans-Atlantic alliance after NATO member countries ignored his call to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

  U.S. News

  Apr 8
• Oil prices fall as Iran agrees to reopen Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire

  Oil prices fell sharply Wednesday morning amid news Iran has agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of its two-week-long ceasefire with the United States.

  Canada

  Apr 8
• Russia, China veto UN Security Council measure to reopen Strait of Hormuz

  The resolution was watered down to remove text that would have authorized countries to use 'all necessary means,' including military action, to ensure transit through the strait.

  World

  Apr 7
• Trump says he agrees to 2-week Iran ceasefire after threatening destruction

  Iran said it had agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to vessels for two weeks in exchange for Trump's statement, which pointed to future negotiations to end the war.

  Canada

  Apr 7
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• Long weekend gas prices likely to climb as Iran war fuels energy crunch

  Diesel prices could potentially set a new record in Canada this weekend, with prices expected to surpass $2.25 within the next 48 hours.

  Consumer

  Apr 2
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• Anand to join U.K.-led talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz without U.S.

  Anand says Canada will not hesitate to help secure the strait once there is a ceasefire, but the Liberal government has not decided yet on specific measures.

  Politics

  Apr 1