Politics Insider: Anand urges Israel and Iran not to escalate conflict

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Hello, welcome to Politics Insider. Let’s look at what happened today. Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister today urged Iran and Israel not to escalate their conflict after a wave of Israeli air strikes. She also underlined Ottawa’s worries about Tehran’s nuclear weapons program. Steven Chase reports that Anita Anand issued a statement pleading for restraint, two days before about 20 world leaders are preparing to arrive in Kananaskis, Alta., for the Group of Seven summit. “Further action risks triggering a broader regional conflict with devastating consequences,” Anand said. “De-escalation must be the priority. We urge all parties to refrain from actions...