Ottawa Advises Canadians in Iran to ‘Leave Now’ Amid Tensions

Ottawa Advises Canadians in Iran to ‘Leave Now’ Amid Tensions
Men look at Iranian daily newspapers reporting on the first round of talks between Iran and the United States at a kiosk in Tehran on Feb. 7, 2026. Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images
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Canadians remaining in Iran need to leave the country immediately if they can, Ottawa says, as the third round of negotiations between the United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement.

“Due to ongoing tensions, hostilities in the region could resume with little or no warning. Leave Iran now if you can do so safely,” Global Affairs Canada (GAC) said in travel advice posted on X on Feb. 26.