The claim
“Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand stated in February that Canada would not re-establish diplomatic relations with Iran unless regime change occurs in Tehran.”
remarks regarding Iran diplomatic relations
Our verdict
True
Multiple independent news outlets consistently report that Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand stated Canada will not re-establish diplomatic ties with Iran unless there is regime change in Tehran.
What we found
No contradictory evidence was found.
The evidence
4 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
CP24 reports Anand said: 'We will not open diplomatic relationships with Iran unless there is a regime change. Period.'
cp24.com· CP24 article quoting Anand - Background
Middle East Monitor reports Anand said Ottawa will not open diplomatic relations with Tehran 'unless there is regime change. Period.'
middleeastmonitor.com· Middle East Monitor article - Background
AA.com.tr reports Anand said Ottawa will not open diplomatic relations with Tehran 'unless there is regime change. Period.'
aa.com.tr· Anadolu Agency article - Background
Anand made the comment to The Globe and Mail in February 2026; Global Affairs Canada reiterated that ties will not be restored so long as Iran continues to brutalize its people.
cp24.com· Context of statement
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