Canada announces new sanctions on Iranian officials over Strait of Hormuz
Canada has announced new sanctions against five senior Iranian officials, accusing them of being involved in activities obstructing navigation rights in the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump declared his intention to soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory during a political rally in New York state. He claimed the US has effectively blocked shipping through the waterway, stating "we have the blockade. No ships get through unless we want them to." Trump launched a war against Iran on February 28th with the aim of ending Iran's nuclear program and igniting a popular uprising.
However, Iran responded by asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global energy and commodity shipping. The stalemate between the US and Iran continues, with the US Navy attempting to blockade Iranian ports to weaken its economy.
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