After U.S. strikes, North America is on high alert for Iran-backed terrorism in retaliation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel increase the risks of Iranian-linked terrorism throughout North America, and while Canadian agencies have not issued a public statement, U.S. agencies have said they are on heightened alert.

“Canada supports the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent its regime from further threatening international peace and security,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said via a statement within hours of the first strikes.