Canadian parties tackle Iran amid official controversy

April 25, 2025, 5:20 am

As Canada’s political arena heats up, major parties face pointed questions about confronting Iran following the arrest of a high-ranking Iranian official on Canadian soil. Leaders are clarifying their strategies in the wake of growing security concerns, with political pundits watching the discourse with a mix of suspense and cynicism.

nationalpost.com / Avi Benlolo: Negotiating with Iran isn’t just dangerous — it’s delusional

The country's Islamist rulers cannot be appeased, they must be eliminated

globalnews.ca / 20th alleged Iran official caught in Canada as campaigns explain how they would deal with Tehran

Global News asked the major parties how they would manage Iran if elected.

globalnews.ca / How will Canada’s major political parties deal with Iran?

Liberals and Conservatives respond to a Global News question about how they would confront the threats posed by the Iranian regime.

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