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Canada’s pro-U.S. stance in Iran attack carries security risks, experts say
Canada supports U.S. strikes to stop Iran's nuclear ambitions while experts warn of increased risks to Iranian-Canadian dissidents and broader regional instability.
- On Feb. 28, 2026, Prime Minister Carney said Ottawa backs U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran to stop its nuclear program and prevent threats to international peace.
- The government's stance follows Canada's 2024 designation of the IRGC as a terrorist entity and Israel's long‑standing warnings about Iran, which aim to prevent nuclear proliferation and regional threats.
- Security experts warn Canada's support risks retaliation against Iranian‑Canadian dissidents, noting Iran's cyberattacks, harassment, assassination attempts, and recent ballistic missile strikes toward Israel and U.S. bases.
- Carney clarified that Canada rules out military involvement despite backing U.S. strikes, while analysts warn political risks could affect international security, oil prices, and trade flows in coming weeks.
- Experts warn that the Iranian regime may increase targeting of anti‑regime activists abroad in the coming weeks and months amid brutal domestic repression, with analysts split on regime change prospects.
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Canada's pro-U.S. stance in Iran attack carries security risks — and political bets
Canada's support for U.S. strikes against Iran could come with security risks as the regime looks to retaliate against perceived enemies abroad, say experts, who also note the political gamble of betting on an attack with uncertain aims and outcomes.
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Canada’s pro-U.S. stance in Iran attack carries security risks, experts say
Experts say Canada's support for U.S. strikes against Iran could come with security risks as Iran looks to retaliate against perceived enemies abroad.
·Toronto, Canada
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