With the Iran war entering a third week, Israel said it plans for at least three more weeks of war, while President Trump demanded other countries help the U.S. secure the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Finland plans to lift a ban on importing nuclear weapons, citing NATO membership and the need to strengthen national defense.

The Iran conflict is triggering an unexpected crisis inside NATO. After US-Israel strikes on Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump asked allies to help secure the vital oil route.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Norway to observe NATO's massive Cold Response exercise above the Arctic Circle and meet Nordic leaders before visiting the United Kingdom. The trip underscores Canada's focus on Arctic security,

The US is weighing more troop deployments as the Iran war continues, including options tied to the Strait of Hormuz and Kharg Island.