Canada has formally condemned Iran's recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, labeling the actions "unacceptable" and "unjustified." Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand made the remarks Thursday after meeting with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, signaling that Ottawa stands alongside Persian Gulf nations as Tehran tightens its grip on the critical waterway.
The diplomatic rebuke comes as markets continue to price in the risk of sustained shipping disruptions.
Three commercial vessels, including a Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker, were struck within hours on Tuesday, marking a sharp escalation in regional hostilities.
The incidents have heightened fears of broader instability in a chokepoint through which a significant share of global oil and gas flows.
Iran's intensified maritime pressure has drawn sharp condemnation from Doha and other regional partners.
The attacks represent a direct challenge to international shipping norms and have prompted a coordinated diplomatic response from Gulf states and their allies.