Posted on 01/11/2020 2:40:16 PM PST by BenLurkin
Canadians have demanded answers to more probing questions, not least among them about the US connection. The crash came hours after Iran fired missiles at Iraqi military bases housing US troops in retaliation for a US drone strike at Baghdad airport that killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani.
"What Iran has admitted to is very serious. Shooting down a civilian aircraft is horrific. Iran must take full responsibility," Trudeau said during a Saturday news conference in Ottawa. "Canada will not rest until we get the accountability, justice and closure that the families deserve."
That must include discussion of bringing home Canadian victims' remains, financially compensating their families and nailing down how Iranian systems at-large allowed such a tragic accident to unfold, said Trudeau, noting he'd spoken directly with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani since Iran admitted downing the jet.
Trudeau met face-to-face Friday with families of the victims. He has pledged to keep them informed. But many victims' relatives and friends who spoke to CNN said Trudeau should do more to press both Iran and the United States on the crash investigation.
Trudeau also must navigate his nation's posture in Iraq. Canada leads NATO's noncombat mission in the Middle Eastern hotspot, where several hundred Canadian soldiers are training Iraqi counterparts. The effort could be key to keeping ISIS at bay, especially since the US-led military coalition in the region temporarily stopped its anti-ISIS missions amid the hostility from Iran and the militias it supports.
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Is he going to stomp his feet or have his wife(mom) speak out?
Bless those souls.
Hasn’t he humiliated his country enough already?
A strongly worded letter.
If that doesn’t work he’ll hold his breath.
“If that doesn’t work he’ll hold his breath.”
He face turns black when he does that.
If he had any political sense, he’s be signing the praises of what a god Neil Peart was.
All jokes aside. Canada has a small but well equipped military. But not much in the way of force projection. For that they need the help of the good old USofA.
I see CNN is still trying to work the U.S. in there as partly to blame. Bunch of lying traitors.
Justin has certainly aged a bit,, his most recent appearance has him with a growth on his chin and face, a mix of gray and brown.. but alas, to say he has matured while in office might be a bit of a stretch. jmo
Justine is demanding equality of eyebrow growth as an essential element of social just-us?
Waffle, waffle... Iran confesses... “tough!”
LOL! at CNN again.
It is quite a tragedy for Canada.
"Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a cocktail party to attend."
CNN is trying it’s best to keep US involvement front & center so that the Democrats have some ground to stand on when they blame Trump — as if he pressed the button to launch that missile.
Princess Dreamy and “toughen” in the same sentence?
The ONLY thing I can see ‘toughening’ is his sphincter, when he realises that his chance of winning another election diminishes by the day.
[Justin has certainly aged a bit]
Ooooooooooo....bet that has the Ayatollah shakin’ in his slippers.......
What’s next? A sternly worded letter?
Obviously, not.
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