US EditionCanada facilitating commercial flights home for citizens fleeing Israel, Iran: Anand
- On June 19, 2025, Canada announced it is helping citizens leave Israel, Iran, and the West Bank via commercial flights from neighbouring countries.
- The Canadian government is responding to escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, which has closed airspace and disrupted direct travel routes.
- Consular officials have been stationed at border crossings and additional services deployed across Israel, the West Bank, Jordan, Türkiye, and Armenia to assist Canadians fleeing the region.
- More than 82,000 Canadians are registered in the Middle East, with 6,600 in Israel and 4,000 in Iran, prompting Global Affairs Canada to urge registration for timely updates.
- Canada plans to continue commercial flight assistance while exploring support from allies, urging Canadians to cross borders safely and return home amid ongoing hostilities.
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"We help Canadians who want to leave and we're here for you," Anita Anand said.
Toronto (Canada), 19 Jun (EFE).- Canada has started organizing the evacuation of its citizens in Israel and Iran and has asked them to go to Jordan, Turkey and Armenia, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said. Anand said on social media that the Canadian government “is helping Canadians who want to leave the region affected by the conflict between Israel and Iran.” The Canadian minister explained in a statement that Ottawa is preparing commer…
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‘Further attacks are likely’: Canada travel alerts to Iran and Israel warn Canadians to register with Global Affairs Canada
Canadians urged to register with Global Affairs Canada with commercial transportation options will be available for Canadians in Israel, the West Bank and Iran, to leave the region.
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