Jackie Northam
Stories
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Thousands of seafarers stranded by ongoing U.S. blockade on Strait of Hormuz
As the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports drags on, thousands of seafarers are stranded on ships, and economic shockwaves ripple around the world.
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Rival U.S. and Iran blockades bring strait of Hormuz traffic to a halt
Iran has attacked and seized two commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz. This after President Trump announced an indefinite ceasefire in the war with Iran.
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Canada's PM Carney indicates a move away from economic reliance on the U.S.
Canada's close economic ties with the U.S. are now a "weakness," not a strength, Prime Minister Mark Carney says. In a video address to the nation, he outlines plans to expand trade beyond America.
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A U.S. military blockade of Iran's ports takes effect. What does that mean?
A U.S. blockade of Iranian ports has gone into effect Monday, while President Trump claims Iran wants to make a deal.
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What comes next for the Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it agreed to two weeks of safe passage for ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz, but most vessels are staying put until certain it's safe.
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Iran wants some ships to pay to use the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has introduced a new toll system for ships it allows to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting its control over the key waterway.
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Analysts say potential US operation to seize Iran's Kharg Island would be risky
The Pentagon is considering the seizure of Iran's Kharg Island. It's a risky operation, and Iran could retaliate by targeting the biggest energy facilities in the Gulf, sending prices soaring.
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Some ships find ways to sail through the Strait of Hormuz as hundreds are stalled
THe Strait of Hormuz isn't entirely closed -- some ships are getting through as Iran flexes its control over the strategic waterway.
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The war in Iran and its wide-ranging effects across the globe
The Iran war is having an impact around the globe, from oil prices to old alliances.
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Iranian clerics convene to choose Ayatollah successor
As clerics convene to replace Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after his death in an Israeli strike, Iran faces a pivotal choice that could either cement hardline continuity under his son or usher in a fundamentally transformed regime.