Two Canadian cargo ships remain stuck in the Persian Gulf after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Two Canadian cargo ships, the Miena Desgagnes and Rosaire A. Desgagnes, remain stranded in the Persian Gulf near Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia, unable to pass through the blocked Strait of Hormuz. The vessels, owned by Quebec-based Desgagnes and flying the Barbados flag, were carrying general cargo to Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE when they became trapped following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026. Iranian missile attacks and mine threats have disrupted shipping, halting most traffic through the vital waterway. The ships’ 30 foreign crew members are safe, and the company has no plans to attempt transit until conditions improve. Canada is monitoring the situation, but officials have not confirmed how many other Canadian-owned vessels may be affected.