The Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed on the 17th that the country’s National Microbiology Laboratory had officially confirmed that a crew member of the Hondius cruise ship who was under quarantine in British Columbia was infected with hantavirus after review and testing.

According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA): The Iranian Foreign Minister and the French Foreign Minister held a telephone conversation.

Canadian Prime Minister Carney: Canada joins the International Atomic Energy Agency in condemning today's drone attack on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates. Targeting peaceful nuclear energy facilities would pose serious risks to human life and the environment. Canada stands firmly with its friends in the UAE and reiterates the urgent need for restraint and de-escalation in the region.

According to New Delhi TV: India and Sweden have upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership.

According to the Russian Satellite Network: Gazprom announced that European underground gas storage facilities showed gas injection records from May 12 to 14, reaching a record low.

According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA): Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi pointed out in a phone call with his South Korean counterpart that the insecurity suffered in the region and its global consequences stem from the aggressive actions taken by the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran. The international community must hold them accountable for their violations of international law and crimes they have committed.