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Edmonton’s Iranian and Jewish communities react to overseas conflict
Edmonton's Iranian and Jewish communities say they want a quick resolution to the conflict so that no more civilians are killed.
U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear sites only set program back months: report
The report from the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, according to sources, contradicts U.S. President Donald Trump who said the strikes 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear program.
Ottawa has ‘helped’ more than 500 Canadians in Middle East, minister says
Anand described her call with Iran's foreign minister as 'unprecedented,' noting the two countries don't have diplomatic relations, and said she urged for the safety of Canadians.
Trump urges Israel to not attack Iran amid tentative ceasefire
The conflict, now in its 12th day, began with Israel targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites, saying it could not allow Tehran to develop atomic weapons.
Canada deploys ‘crisis emergency response’ as Iran-Israel strikes continue
Ottawa's response will include 24-7 assistance and consular access for Canadians in the region, Global Affairs Canada said in a statement late Sunday night.
U.S. issues ‘worldwide caution’ alert as Israel-Iran conflict intensifies
The U.S. issued a 'worldwide caution security alert' amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran and urges Americans to exercise 'increased caution' if travelling abroad.
Israel hits Iran government targets, prison as Tehran launches new attacks
Israel launched missiles at several Iranian government targets and a notorious prison, while Tehran said it was targeting the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa.
EU officials to hold talks with Iran as Tehran’s conflict with Israel rages
French President Emmanuel Macron said top European diplomats in Geneva will make a “comprehensive, diplomatic and technical offer of negotiation” to Iran.
Israel threatens Iran’s leader as both countries exchange missile strikes
Israel's defence minister threatened Iran's supreme leader on Thursday following a missile barrage by Tehran that damaged a hospital and other buildings in Tel Aviv.
Iran’s leader rejects call to surrender, warns against U.S. involvement
U.S. President Donald Trump initially distanced himself from Israel's surprise attack on Friday, but in recent days has hinted at greater American involvement.
G7 leaders ‘vigilant’ for energy impacts from Iran-Israel conflict
In the statement, the G7 leaders said they affirm Israel has a right to defend itself and reiterated their support for the country.
Trump denies leaving G7 to work on Israel, Iran ceasefire amid conflict
Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social that Iran "can not have a nuclear weapon" before heading back to Washington, D.C. from the G7 summit early.
Iran nuclear site may be contaminated, UN nuclear agency says
The radiation poses a significant danger if uranium is inhaled or ingested, International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi said.
Israel claims it has ‘air supremacy’ over Tehran as Iran fires new attacks
After days of attacks on Iranian air defenses and missile systems, the Israeli military said its aircraft now control the skies from western Iran to Tehran.
Iran fires drones after Israel strikes kill 3 top generals
In its first response, Iran fired more than 100 drones at Israel, with both Iraq and Jordan confirming they had flown over their airspace.