Middle East Conflict

• U.S. and Iran prepare for talks, Israel agrees to Lebanon negotiations

  Iran’s semiofficial Tasnim news agency, close to the Revolutionary Guard, claimed that talks set for Saturday wouldn’t happen unless Israel stopped its attacks in Lebanon.

  World

  Apr 10
  
• Iran and Trump trade threats, dispute ceasefire talks as war drags on

  Trump struck a belligerent tone Wednesday, demanding that Iran stop blocking the Strait of Hormuz or the U.S. would bomb the Islamic Republic 'back to the Stone Ages.'

  World

  Apr 1
  
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• Carney condemns Israel’s ‘illegal invasion’ of Lebanon, calls for ceasefire

  Carney told reporters in French that a ceasefire is necessary between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah, against which Israeli forces have launched a renewed offensive.

  Canada

  Mar 31
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• As Iran war rages, are attacks on civilian infrastructure war crimes?

  The growing Iran conflict has led to airstrikes on infrastructure across the Middle East, which some experts say could amount to war crimes if carried out.

  World

  Mar 31
• Iran has received ceasefire plan proposal as strikes persist, officials say

  At least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division will be sent to the Mideast, and the Pentagon is sending about 5,000 more Marines and thousands of sailors to the region.

  World

  Mar 25
• Canadians mark Eid al-Fitr amid ‘growing concerns’ from global tensions

  Muslims across Canada are celebrating Eid al-Fitr while some reflect on conflict affecting loved ones abroad, as leaders highlight unity, charity and renewal.

  Canada

  Mar 20
• Canada knew ‘from the beginning’ CAF wouldn’t help attack Iran: minister

  Defence Minister David McGuinty said the Canadian Armed Forces 'are not involved in the prosecution of this war' while underscoring that position is not going to change.

  Canada

  Mar 17
• Tories slam Liberals for not disclosing strike on Kuwait military base

  Canada has an operational support hub at the Ali Al-salem Air Base, which also hosts the U.S. Air Force and was reportedly hit by an Iranian missile on March 1.

  Canada

  Mar 12
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• Canada pledges $37M for Lebanon civilian aid amid Israel, Hezbollah fight

  The government says the funding will go through United Nations agencies and the Red Cross to provide food, medical services, shelter and clean water.

  Canada

  Mar 12
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• LNG Canada ramping up production, exports amid Iran war, data suggests

  The LNG project in Kitimat, B.C., has exported five cargoes in the first 11 days of March, already exceeding half its total February volume, the LSEG data shows.

  Economy

  Mar 10