Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called for Israel to pre-emptively strike Iran’s nuclear facilities, stating that such an act would be “a gift by the Jewish state to humanity.” Poilievre’s comments come amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Iran firing a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel last week.
Poilievre believes that preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons is crucial, describing the Iranian regime as a “genocidal, theocratic, unstable dictatorship.” He argues that if Israel were to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, it would be a positive move for the world. However, U.S. President Joe Biden and other world leaders have cautioned against striking Iran’s nuclear facilities, fearing further escalation of the conflict.
The article also discusses the broader context of the Middle East conflict, including the October 2023 attack by Hamas against Israel and the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran. While Poilievre has taken a hardline stance, the Canadian government, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has stated its goal is to avoid a wider war between Israel and Iran.
