Prime Minister Mark Carney Won't Rule Out Joining US Military Action Against Iran

Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, told reporters he 'can’t rule out' joining U.S. strikes on Iran and emphasized that Canada 'stands by our allies.'

“Canada and Australia leaders urge war de-escalation, but agree Iran can’t get nuclear weapons Canada and Australia leaders urge war de-escalation, but agree Iran can’t get nuclear weapons MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Canadian and Australian prime ministers on Thursday called for a de-escalation of the Iran war but added the Iranians must never gain a nuclear weapon”

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That language was mirrored in a separate report saying Carney would not rule out future participation and that Canada will stand by allies 'when it makes sense.'

Associated Press News

The Australian’s summary framed his comment as openness to joining U.S. military action.

Contemporaneous reporting noted he made these remarks during a joint press conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that urged broader de‑escalation.

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At the same time Carney called for broader de‑escalation, he framed that de‑escalation as requiring concrete steps to neutralize Iran’s capacity to pursue nuclear weapons and to "export terrorism," saying any de‑escalation should include other states such as the six‑nation Gulf Cooperation Council.