Canada should push for sanctions on U.S., Israel-Iran war, not just de-escalation: Axworthy

Canada should push for sanctions on U.S., Israel-Iran war, not just de-escalation: Axworthy

March 4, 2026 10:38 am MST.

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Lloyd Axworthy shares his thoughts on the widening conflict in the Middle East following the U.S. and Israel's jointed action on Iran, saying Canada should be pushing for sanctions, not only de-escalation.

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