US EditionCanadians in Middle East should be vigilant as tensions rise: Anand
Canada warns of limited evacuation capacity amid missile and drone strikes as tensions escalate between Iran, the U.S., and Israel in the Middle East.
- On February 28, 2026, Anita Anand, Foreign Affairs Minister, urged Canadians in the Middle East to consider leaving while commercial options remain available, in a statement published the same day.
- Following reports of strikes and U.S. claims of `major combat operations`, U.S. forces gathering in the region have increased tensions, raising the risk of wider conflict.
- Anita Anand told Canadians in Iran to leave immediately if they can do so safely, as the government advises avoiding all travel due to unrest, detention risks, and law enforcement unpredictability.
- Ottawa warned its ability to assist during active conflict would be limited, noting no embassy in Iran, and urged Canadians in the region to prepare contingency plans without relying on the Government of Canada.
- The first apparent strike reportedly hit near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's offices, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged tougher U.S. action, warning Israel will respond to any Iranian attack.
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