The Canadian Armed Forces is pre-positioning assets in case its fleet is needed to evacuate Canadians from Lebanon amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to government officials. Over the weekend, a Canadian Globemaster aircraft, used in humanitarian and peacekeeping missions, was spotted on a flight tracking website landing in Beirut. In a statement late Tuesday night, the Department of National Defence said the military is currently pre-positioning assets in the Eastern Mediterranean region in case evacuation planning and logistical support is needed. Adding to those concerns is Iran's anger over the assassination in Tehran last week of the head of the militant group Hamas. You can reach her at catharine.tunney@cbc.ca Follow Cat on Twitter (new window)With files from Raffy Boudjikanian and Reuters

Source: CBC News August 08, 2024 03:10 UTC