(Alison Azer/The Canadian Press)"Iran detained the fugitive responsible for the abduction of my Canadian children and Canada has been silent in response," said Azer. Authorities in Iran have detained Saren Azer, the Iranian-Canadian father wanted in Canada and by Interpol for allegedly abducting his four children, according to the children's mother, Alison Azer. "Canadians and I are counting on Prime Minister Trudeau to show leadership and bring my children home," said Azer. 'Pick up the phone'Canada does not have a formal diplomatic relationship with Iran but Alison Azer says that shouldn't be an issue in this circumstance. When asked about the Azer case Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded that "the Azer children are a real preoccupation, not just for Canadians but for our government."

Source: CBC News July 05, 2016 16:05 UTC