Canadian defence minister won’t rule out role in Middle East war

Defence Minister David McGuinty said Canada’s military may help defend Middle East countries from Iran’s attacks, but it has no intention of taking an offensive role. The comments came after Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa hasn’t been asked to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.

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