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Canadian public opinion is solidly behind the government’s foreign policy on Iran, according to an Angus Reid survey released Wednesday that found 72% support for the recent decision to suspend diplomatic relations with the Islamic regime.

Although analysts and former ambassadors have criticized Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird for cutting ties with Tehran, the poll found broad approval for the move across the political spectrum of respondents.

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The poll highlighted the grim view that Canadians now hold of Iran: 81% said they had an “unfavorable opinion” of the country and 72% believed Tehran was attempting to develop nuclear weapons.

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Mario Canseco, vice president of Angus Reid Public Opinion, said the results may reflect the many reasons that Canadians are upset at Iran: from its nuclear program to its suppression of domestic political dissent. “They’re just not a likable bunch,” he said.