The attack, confirmed by U.S. and Iranian officials, came after Tehran threatened to disrupt traffic in the waterway and as Washington sought regional support for its peace agreement.

New Canadian policies and a longstanding border agreement with the United States will make heading north a tough route for Syrians and Haitians.

The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could end humanitarian protections for many Haitians and Syrians in the United States, clearing the way for their potential deportation.