Canada was not consulted over the U.S-Israeli strikes on Iran that triggered the war in the Middle East and has no intention of participating in any offensive military operation, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Tuesday.
In a brief telephone interview with The Associated Press ahead of talks in Ankara with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, she stressed Canada’s priority was the de-escalation of the conflict and the protection of civilians.
Anand arrived in Turkiye for consultations on the situation in the region as the war continues.