Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, expressed support for the U.S.’s efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons during a speech at the Canada-India Growth and Investment Forum in Mumbai. Carney emphasized that Iran poses a significant threat to international peace and security due to its destabilizing activities in the Middle East and poor human rights record.
Carney clarified that Canada is not militarily involved in the current situation and is not part of any military planning related to the conflict. The U.S. and Israel initiated the attack on Iran, targeting key locations linked to Iran’s leadership.
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In response, U.S. President Donald Trump justified the attack as a measure to eliminate imminent threats posed by Iran’s regime. Trump reiterated the U.S.’s stance against Iran possessing nuclear weapons and urged the Iranian people to take control of their government.
Trump acknowledged the possibility of American casualties resulting from the conflict, emphasizing the realities of war. In response, Iran retaliated against Israel and Gulf countries hosting U.S. military bases, drawing condemnation from Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre expressed solidarity with the Iranian people in their fight against the current regime and advocated for a democratic and denuclearized Iran living peacefully with its neighbors.
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet raised concerns about the military actions, emphasizing the importance of international law and diplomacy in resolving conflicts.
While other federal leaders have not yet commented on the situation, NDP foreign affairs critic Alexandre Boulerice criticized the U.S. and Israeli bombings of Iran, calling for Canada to prioritize diplomacy and peace in global affairs.