Canadian Ships Stuck in Persian Gulf as Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Continues

The cargo ship Rosaire A Desgagnes unloads its cargo to be transported into Iqualuit, on Aug. 18, 2009. The Canadian Press/TCPI/Adrian Wyld

Two Canadian cargo ships are stuck in the Persian Gulf and unable to pass through the blocked Strait of Hormuz as the war in Iran continues.

The two ships, owned by Quebec-based Desgagnés, were hauling general cargo to ports in Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.