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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 Canadas 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 Trumps destructive ambitions are left unchecked, his administration may be empowered to overturn other pacts more closely linked to Canadian interests.