economicApr 29, 2026

Panama Canal reaffirms ‘neutrality’ amid Middle East war

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Panama Canal reaffirms ‘neutrality’ amid Middle East war PANAMA CITY — Panama reaffirmed on Tuesday the “neutrality” of its canal and the “need to preserve” maritime transit routes amid the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during the Middle East war.

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Agence France-PresseBy Agence France-Presse
Panama Canal reaffirms ‘neutrality’ amid Middle East war PANAMA CITY — Panama reaffirmed on Tuesday the “neutrality” of its canal and the “need to preserve” maritime transit routes amid the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during the Middle East war. The month-long conflict has s…

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