Time for a New Approach on Iran: Talking to the Enemy is Not Betrayal The Canadian government's proposal to reestablish diplomatic ties with Iran has sparked outrage among many Iranian Canadians, who see it as a betrayal of their struggles against the Islamic Republic.
However, this reaction misses the point: engaging diplomatically with Tehran could be a more effective way to pressure the regime than simply cutting off relations.
Canada's current approach of severing ties and imposing sanctions has not yielded any tangible benefits.