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

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…