Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand condemned Iran's recent attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz as 'unjustified' and 'unacceptable,' emphasizing that such actions violate a ceasefire agreement with the U.S.The attacks, which targeted Saudi and Qatari vessels, have escalated tensions between Iran and the U.S., leading to retaliatory strikes and threatening the fragile ceasefire.

Anand highlighted the need for global condemnation of Iran's actions, which she claims undermine the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Iran and the U.S.The conflict has disrupted global trade, causing oil price volatility and shortages of essential goods.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's economic focus on domestic growth and trade access was also noted, with Canada positioning itself to support security efforts in the region.U.S.President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire 'over,' refusing to engage with Iran, while NATO officials called the U.S.response 'necessary.' The ongoing hostilities underscore the geopolitical stakes in the region, with potential long-term impacts on the global economy.