Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has reaffirmed Canada’s backing of U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran—but said that support is expressed “with regret” given concerns about the international rules-based order and the legal implications of the attacks. Carney made the comments while speaking to reporters during an overseas visit, underscoring Ottawa’s complex stance amid the escalating Middle East conflict.
Carney stated that Canada supports measures aimed at preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon and curbing its influence through state-sponsored terrorism, which Ottawa views as long-standing threats to global peace and security. However, he emphasized that the strikes by the United States and Israel were carried out without prior consultation with Canada or formal engagement with the United Nations, a point he said raised questions about adherence to international law.
“We take this position with regret because the current conflict is another example of the failure of the international order,” Carney said, adding that Canada was not informed in advance of the military action and did not participate in planning or execution. The prime minister reiterated that while Canada shares concerns about Iran’s nuclear ambitions, it also expects all parties to respect the rules governing international engagement.
Carney further called for a rapid de-escalation of hostilities and urged renewed diplomatic engagement, stressing that civilian protection and a broader political solution are essential to preventing a wider and deeper conflict. Canadian officials have stopped short of declaring the strikes illegal, instead deferring to international legal analysis while urging respect for international law by all sides.
The prime minister’s remarks reflect internal debates within Canada and among allies over the legal and diplomatic ramifications of the strikes, particularly as the conflict continues to draw in regional actors and heighten global security concerns.
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