Carney backs US-Israeli strikes on Iran, regrets stance

Canadian prime minister Mark Carney affirmed that he supports US-Israeli strikes in Iran, despite taking the position “with regret.” He made the remarks at a signing ceremony in Sydney, Australia, reiterating that Canada “stands with the Iranian people in their long and courageous struggle against the regime's oppressive rule,” while backing efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent further threats to international peace and security.

Carney described the current conflict as "another example of the failure of the international order," insisting that this is not a retreat from Canadian values but a call for stronger measures to uphold the nonproliferation regime. He stressed that the measures are aimed at stopping Iran from advancing a nuclear program and reducing broader regional threat, even as he acknowledged the human and diplomatic costs involved.

The appearance in Sydney is part of a broader push to deepen Indo-Pacific relations and attract investment for the Canadian economy, with Carney framing the visit as essential for Ottawa to remain engaged with crucial partners in a volatile regional balance. He urged a united international front to deter nuclear escalation while maintaining commitments to international law.

Analysts noted that the stance could provoke debate at home and among allies who favor a more cautious approach, highlighting the delicate balance between security demands and upholding diplomatic norms in a fraught West Asian-Asia-Pacific corridor.

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