According to Jin10, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baqaei said Canada should understand that now is the time to end illusions and hypocrisy. He said those who have long stood in the shadow of U.S. bullying and believe they can protect themselves from its power by repeating the language of the strong will soon realize that turning a blind eye to the truth and sacrificing dignity cannot save them, and will only make them more vulnerable to the bully's harm.