Canadian politicians have reacted to Israel’s latest military strikes against Iran, with the Liberal government calling for de-escalation and Conservatives backing Israeli action.
Israel launched a series of raids inside Iran in the early morning hours of June 13, targeting top military officials and Iran’s nuclear program. Three of Iran’s top military commanders were killed in the strike. Iran reportedly responded by sending over 100 drones, which were shot down before reaching Israel.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said that de-escalation “must be the priority” and that further actions could trigger a broader regional conflict with “devastating consequences.”
“We urge all parties to refrain from actions that further destabilize the region,” Anand said in a June 13 statement on social media. The minister added that Canada remains “deeply concerned by the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile program.”…