McGuinty explains government silence on Iranian strike at Canadian base

Defence Minister David McGuinty stated that the government did not inform the public about an Iranian missile attack on the Ali Al-salem Air Base in Kuwait, where Canadian Armed Forces are stationed, based on advice from operational experts. Opposition parties criticized the lack of transparency, arguing that the government could have communicated the situation without compromising troop security. McGuinty indicated that Canada might offer military assistance to Gulf states but emphasized that Canadian Forces would not engage offensively. Meanwhile, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand condemned Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting they violate international law.

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