Canada, allies say they're ready to help stop Iran's shipping blockade

https://www.ipolitics.ca/2026/03/19/canada-allies-say-theyre-ready-to-help-stop-irans-shipping-blockade/

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Deceptichum@quokk.au · 19 pts · 175d (9 replies)

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Mongostein@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 175d (6 replies)

The statement does not say how they propose to help, although Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canada is “considering” aiding Iran’s neighbours if they seek assistance from the NATO alliance

Deceptichum@quokk.au · 10 pts · 175d (1 reply)

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Mongostein@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 175d

Interesting point. I guess we’ll have to wait and see if that’s the case. It’s a pretty vague statement.

JeeBaiChow@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 175d (1 reply)

Maybe sending some 'defensive bombs', kinda like the uk.

Mongostein@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 175d

Could also mean sending aid for anyone caught in the crossfire 🤷‍♂️

mrdown@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 175d (1 reply)

I though nato was about defending europe not gulf countries.

test_pls_ignore@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 175d

Why do you think that?

skozzii@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 175d (1 reply)

It was the defence minister who said it not Carney.

Carney is walking a fine tight rope between keeping Trump calm, but also not getting Canada involved.

Deceptichum@quokk.au · 2 pts · 175d

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