In the name of basic humanity, Canada must add its diplomatic voice to those already urging the USA to lift its sanctions on Iran for the duration of the pandemic and join with others in providing direct humanitarian assistance.
As the American campaign of “maximum pressure” against Iran and that country’s response of “maximum resistance” wreak havoc in the region and beyond, a chorus of international voices have called for de-escalation and renewed peaceful engagement. On 15 January, Canadian Pugwash Group, whose Vice-Chair is RI President Peggy Mason, added its voice. Their Statement on […]
