Canada 'unequivocally' condemns Iran’s airborne attacks against Israel

WASHINGTON

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday that Canada "unequivocally" condemns Iran’s airborne attacks against Israel.

"We stand with Israel. After supporting Hamas’ brutal October 7 attack, the Iranian regime’s latest actions will further destabilize the region and make lasting peace more difficult," Trudeau said in a statement.

He said the attacks demonstrate Iran's disregard for peace and stability in the region.

"We support Israel’s right to defend itself and its people from these attacks.

"I am receiving regular updates from the National Security and Intelligence Advisor, the Chief of the Defence Staff, and the Clerk of the Privy Council as the situation develops. We are in contact with allies, and we will continue to monitor closely," Trudeau added.

Iran began an airborne attack against Israel on Saturday in retaliation for an April 1 airstrike on its diplomatic facility in the Syrian capital of Damascus. The strike killed at least seven members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including two top generals.

Iran has accused Israel of carrying out the attack and vowed to respond. Tel Aviv has not officially claimed responsibility for the attack but has for months carried out several strikes against Iranian targets across Syria.

Iran and Hezbollah, its main ally in Lebanon, have said the attack will not go unpunished.