US EditionAround 80,000 Canadians in the Middle East amid Israel-Iran conflict: Global Affairs
- Over 82,000 Canadians are registered in the Middle East amid escalating Israel-Iran hostilities as of June 17, 2025.
- The conflict intensified after Israel launched airstrikes on Iran’s military and nuclear sites last Friday, leading to retaliatory strikes and missile attacks on Israel.
- Canada relocated four non-critical diplomatic staff and 20 dependents from Tel Aviv and Ramallah on June 16 to a safe third country and urged citizens to avoid travel to the region.
- Global Affairs Canada reported no Canadian injuries or deaths so far and emphasized that registrations may not reflect actual presence, while advising Canadians to monitor news and follow local authority instructions.
- Canada reiterated its backing for diplomatic measures, emphasizing that continued talks offer the best and most lasting approach to managing issues related to Iran’s nuclear program, amid increasing tensions in the region.
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Global Affairs Canada reports that about 3,500 Canadians are in Iran and another 6,700 in Israel, in the context of a conflict that is intensifying between the two countries, some of whom are blocked in the region and others are worried about their loved ones.
Around 80,000 Canadians in the Middle East Amid Israel-Iran Conflict: Global Affairs
Global Affairs Canada says approximately 3,500 Canadians are in Iran and another 6,700 are in Israel amid an escalating conflict between the two countries. The department says that count is based on the voluntary registration of around 80,000 Canadians in the Middle East and doesn’t fully reflect how many of them may need help getting out of the region. Global Affairs Canada says it hasn’t received any reports of Canadian injuries or deaths in t…
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