Canadian Shipping Firm Desgagnés Stranded in Persian Gulf Amid Regional Conflict
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Desgagnés, U.S. Navy
Persian Gulf
July 2026
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Two Canadian freighter ships remain trapped in the Persian Gulf since late February. The company is awaiting U.S. military guidance for a safe exit route. The ongoing conflict and recent escalation have repeatedly delayed departure plans. The crew has been rotated, but the vessels remain sidelined due to the security situation.
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