Canadian PM Carney refuses to rule out military rolerefuses to rule out military role in US-Israeli Iran war
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated he cannot rule out Canada's military involvement in the ongoing war with Iran, despite criticizing US-Israeli attacks as unconsulted and inconsistent with international law. Speaking alongside Australian PM Anthony Albanese in Canberra on March 5, 2026, Carney called the conflict a failure of the international order but affirmed Canada would stand by its allies if called upon. The remarks follow US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, escalating regional tensions and prompting calls for de-escalation.
- Mark Carney served as Bank of England governor before entering Canadian politics.
- Canada's navy faces sailor shortages and aging ships lacking advanced air defenses.
- The Strait of Hormuz handles one-fifth of global oil trade.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
26 June, 09:35 PM
US launches strikes against Iran following commercial ship attack26 June, 04:47 PM
Trump calls Iran drone attack on cargo ship a ceasefire violation
