Iran on Tuesday formally rebuked Canada for its support of Israel.
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TEHRAN — Iran formally rebuked Canada's support of Israel Tuesday, summoning Canada's charge d'affaires in Tehran to hear Iran's displeasure in person, Iran's official news agency reported.
The Islamic Republic News Agency said that James Carrick was called to meet with the Foreign Ministry "to voice Iran's strongly worded protest over (Canada's) support for the Zionists' crimes and atrocities in Gaza."
The agency said the rebuke was triggered by Canada's vote against a UN Human Rights Council resolution condemning Israel's actions in Gaza.
During the meeting with Carrick, Iran's Foreign Ministry accused Canada of holding "double standards" and having a "selective approach in dealing with human rights," said the news agency.
The agency said Carrick would "inform his country's officials of Iran's protest and views."
Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs could not be immediately reached for comment.
Israel has said it launched a three-week military campaign in Gaza in response to incessant rocket attacks.
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