Tehran's foreign ministry slams Canada for backing US war on Iran

Live Blog Update| War on Iran 17 August 2026 04:09 BST Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei criticised Canada over its participation in the US war on Iran. "Washington calls Canada its 51st state; Washington imposes tariffs on Canadian goods; Washington insults Canada and threatens to punish it over wildfire smoke; Ottawa’s response: Understood, Sir! Meanwhile, Ottawa participates in the U.S.-led unlawful war of choice against Iran, to appease Washington! What's the reward? THIS IS NOT HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA; IT IS WASHINGTON'S FARM TEAM," he wrote on X. Canada has previously indicated its willingness to support broader US-led objectives in the region, with experts noting the country's close ties to Washington's military command structures. Washington calls Canada its 51st state; Washington imposes tariffs on Canadian goods; Washington insults Canada and threatens to punish it over wildfire smoke; ........ Ottawa’s response: Understood, Sir! Meanwhile, Ottawa participates in the U.S.-led unlawful war of choice… pic.twitter.com/b0WWuuNaPJ — Esmaeil Baqaei (@IRIMFA_SPOX) August 16, 2026