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Ottawa outlines criteria for helping Gulf nations hit by Iran war
Canada plans conditional support for Gulf nations to maintain stability and ensure fuel flow amid Iran conflict, emphasizing no military involvement and seeking diplomatic solutions.
- On Friday, Ottawa outlined criteria for assisting Gulf nations endangered by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand's office clarifying that support depends on ground needs, legal frameworks, and consultations with allies.
- Tensions escalated after Iranian missile and drone strikes targeted Gulf energy facilities, including a liquefied natural gas complex in Qatar, prompting Anand to condemn the attacks in the strongest terms.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney endorsed an allied statement Thursday to reopen the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, while Defence Minister David McGuinty added that Canada is "considering" helping neighbors defend themselves if they seek NATO assistance.
- The Conservatives accused the federal government of flip-flopping, noting Carney initially supported the U.S. bombing campaign before adding his support came "with regret" as the strikes likely violate international law.
- Anand also addressed human rights, stating the government is "appalled by the Iranian government's execution of a Swedish citizen," and maintained that Canada will not restore diplomatic relations until "regime change" occurs.
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Ottawa said that it was considering helping the Gulf countries and that it could help unlock fuel deliveries without further details.
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The federal government has defined the criteria for Canada to assist its Middle East partners at risk from the war waged by the United States and Israel against Iran.
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