Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that he cannot completely rule out Canada’s military involvement in the escalating Middle East conflict, emphasizing that any participation would depend on circumstances and allied coordination.
Speaking in Canberra alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Carney described the scenario as hypothetical but stressed that Canada will stand by its allies and protect its citizens if necessary.
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Carney criticized the US-Israeli strikes on Iran as inconsistent with international law but reiterated support for preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, framing it as a failure of the global order requiring measured action.
During his Asia-Pacific tour, Carney has also focused on strengthening ties with like-minded “middle powers” such as Australia, aiming to reduce dependency on the United States and collectively shape a rules-based global system.
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The Canadian leader emphasized cooperation in strategic areas including defense, artificial intelligence, and rare earth mineral resources, warning that middle powers must act together to avoid being overshadowed by dominant global players.
Carney urged global de-escalation in the Iran conflict while underscoring Canada’s flexibility to act, highlighting the delicate balance between maintaining international peace and supporting allied security interests amid ongoing Middle East tensions.