When asked Tuesday about Ottawa’s attitude toward Iran, Prime Minister Stephen Harper appeared less optimistic.
“On the rapprochement, one will see,” Harper said in Ottawa. “I certainly would not fault President Obama and our allies for trying, but my sincere advice would be, when it comes to the government of Iran, that we should carefully monitor deeds far more than words.”
Harper added he has no plans to restore Canada’s diplomatic presence in Tehran. A year ago, Canada withdrew its diplomats from Tehran and ordered Iran’s 18 diplomats in Ottawa, including the chargé d’affaires, to leave the country.