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  "id": 904100,
  "title": "Canada imposes sanctions on five Iranian officials over Strait of Hormuz navigation threats",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/canada-imposes-sanctions-on-five-iranian-officials-over-strait-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T19:52:34.000Z",
  "source": {
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  "account": "Canada has imposed sanctions on five Iranian officials due to activities threatening international navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The sanctions target senior officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran, including members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, for their military, legal, and media actions that undermine peace, security, and stability. These actions include obstructing navigation rights in and around the Strait of Hormuz, which Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand described as violations of international law. The Canadian government stated that these sanctions, issued under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations, align with efforts by allies and partners to counter Iran's destabilizing activities and Tehran's influence in the Middle East and beyond. Anand emphasized that Canada will continue to work with allies to support diplomatic efforts for protecting freedom of navigation in accordance with international law. The move comes amid ongoing tensions and a decline in maritime traffic due to escalating tensions between Iran and the United States affecting oil and shipping movements through the strategic waterway.",
  "summary": "Canada has announced new sanctions on five Iranian officials, citing activities that threaten international navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.",
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        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Iran formalises Strait of Hormuz control as US struggles to sustain war it launched with Israel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/iran-formalises-strait-of-hormuz-control-as-us-struggles-to-sustain",
        "published": "2026-08-14T12:01:01.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Two UAE oil tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz as US warns Iran of more pressure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/two-uae-oil-tankers-attacked-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-us-warns-iran-of",
        "published": "2026-08-14T14:33:39.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Iran approves strategic plan for Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/iran-approves-strategic-plan-for-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-08-14T15:42:55.000Z"
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        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "U.S. and Iran in \"deadlock\" as both claim control of Stait of Hormuz, expert says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/u-s-and-iran-in-deadlock-as-both-claim-control-of-stait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-08-14T16:13:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "Canada sanctions five Iranian officials over blockade of Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/canada-sanctions-five-iranian-officials-over-blockade-of-strait-of",
        "published": "2026-08-14T18:17:53.000Z"
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        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Canada announces new sanctions on Iranian officials over Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/canada-announces-new-sanctions-on-iranian-officials-over-strait-of",
        "published": "2026-08-14T18:39:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory 'pretty soon'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/trump-says-he-will-declare-strait-of-hormuz-u-s-territory-pretty-soon",
        "published": "2026-08-14T20:28:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Trump says will 'soon' declare Hormuz strait US territory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/trump-says-will-soon-declare-hormuz-strait-us-territory",
        "published": "2026-08-14T20:43:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Trump says he’ll soon declare Strait of Hormuz to be US territory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/trump-says-hell-soon-declare-strait-of-hormuz-to-be-us-territory",
        "published": "2026-08-14T21:02:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Trump says will ‘soon’ declare Hormuz strait US territory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/trump-says-will-soon-declare-hormuz-strait-us-territory-915421",
        "published": "2026-08-14T21:55:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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