Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the ceasefire in Lebanon, as well as Iran’s announcement that it would open the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on X, Carney says he has spoken with British counterpart Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron about the situation in the region, “including severe disruptions to global maritime traffic, energy markets, and critical supply chains”.

“We welcome the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, and the announcement that Iran will be reopening the Strait,” he states.

Carney adds that Canada stands in solidarity with Gulf countries that have faced retaliatory attacks by Iran and economic pressure as a result of the war.