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Opinion
White House pressure for more Iran sanctions is mainly serving to isolate U.S. from its allies
Atrophy of U.S. political and moral authority presents Ottawa with a serious foreign policy challenge, writes Sam Khanlari.
Opinion
Western signs of support for Iranian dissident group will only deepen the divide with Tehran
It is abundantly clear that Canada’s Liberal government is unwilling to spend any political capital on fulfilling its pledge to re-establish links with Iran, and the latest sign of support by Harper for the MEK will only exacerbate the estrangement between Ottawa and Tehran.
Opinion
We shouldn't mistake unrest in Iran for the desire for total upheaval
Coverage of the demonstrations as "anti-government protests" obscures their significance, and excludes Iranians committed to reform from the conversation.
Opinion
With so much on the line, why deny Iranian-Canadians a chance to vote in the upcoming election?
Many Iranians in Canada are eager for increased engagement between Ottawa and Tehran, as well as for greater opportunities to travel and participate in Iran's burgeoning economy. But the federal government won't set up extraterritorial polling booths.
Opinion
Now more than ever, Canada must join the chorus of support for the Iran nuclear deal
If Trump’s destructive ambitions are left unchecked, his administration may be empowered to overturn other pacts more closely linked to Canadian interests.