Canadian Foreign Minister Calls for Regime Change in Iran
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said in an interview with The Globe and Mail that Ottawa wants political change in Iran before restoring diplomatic relations.
Speaking during the Munich Security Conference, she declined to comment on whether Canada would support any potential U.S. military action against Tehran.
Canada, which severed diplomatic ties in 2012, recently imposed fresh sanctions on seven individuals linked to Iranian authorities as pressure continues to mount.
The remarks come as officials cited by Reuters reported that the Pentagon is preparing for possible military scenarios involving Iran in coming weeks.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has reinforced pressure on Tehran by deploying additional naval assets to the region and reiterating calls for government change.
Canada has long cited human rights concerns and security issues as central reasons behind its hardened stance toward Iranian authorities and diplomatic disengagement.
Tensions between Western countries and Iran have increased in recent years over nuclear activities, regional security concerns, and allegations of domestic repression.
Meanwhile, Canada’s latest position highlights growing international divisions over how to address Iran, with diplomacy, sanctions, and military pressure all remaining contested options.
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