US EditionCanada’s defence chief says allies may help Gulf states bombed by Iran
Canada explores military options to support Persian Gulf states amid escalating Iran strikes while confirming non-participation in U.S.-led Operation Epic Fury, allied talks ongoing.
- On March 5, 2026, Gen. Jennie Carignan, chief of the defence staff, said allied militaries are discussing possible help for Persian Gulf states facing bombing from Iran at a defence conference in Ottawa.
- Amid a widening U.S.-led offensive, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday Canada can't 'categorically' rule out participation if allies need help in the Middle East.
- Carignan emphasized Canada is not joining Operation Epic Fury, the joint Israeli-U.S. campaign, and has deployed liaison officers in the Middle East while exchange personnel perform other duties.
- A meeting of allied chiefs is set for Friday to discuss the proposal, and the Canadian Armed Forces will present a recommendation to the government; Carignan said the military may be asked to help evacuate Canadians from the Middle East.
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said leaders will not trigger Article 5, while European partners have already deployed jets and ships; critics call for a parliamentary debate.
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Canada’s Top General Says May Consider Military Support for Gulf States Affected by Iran War
Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan says Canada may consider “defence and support” options to help Persian Gulf nations being hit by Iranian strikes as the conflict between Iran’s regime and the United States and Israel enters its sixth day. Carignan said the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will present recommended options to Ottawa to help Gulf states ahead of a meeting with allies on March 6. “We are not talking about participating [in…
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Canada's defence chief says allies may help Gulf states bombed by Iran
Canada's defence chief Gen. Jennie Carignan said allies are in talks about possibly helping Persian Gulf states defend themselves against bombing from Iran. Speaking to reporters at a defence and security conference in Ottawa Thursday, Carignan said a meeting is set for early Friday morning to discu...
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