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Carney says Canada supports U.S. action in Iran but won’t get involved militarily

Prime Minister Mark Carney backs U.S. strikes to prevent Iran's nuclear weapon development and urges Canadians in the Middle East to shelter or leave, citing limited consular aid.

  • On Saturday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada supports the United States acting to prevent Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon but does not envision joining military operations.
  • Targeting Iranian leadership, the strikes on Saturday followed, with the U.S. and Israel launching coordinated attacks after months of planning, officials said.
  • Global Affairs Canada updated travel advisories, warning of ongoing military activity, and advised Canadians in Iran to shelter or consider leaving by commercial carriers while options remain, noting limited consular support.
  • Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and countries hosting U.S. troops, while explosions and smoke were reported across Tehran and state media said a strike on a girls' school in southern Iran killed at least 51 students.
  • Amid international alarm, Prime Minister Mark Carney urged all sides to protect civilians in Mumbai and Canada said it is closely following Iran-related hostilities.
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Since his official trip to India, Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that Canada will not participate in the ongoing conflict in Iran.

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Canada supports US attack on Iran. Canada seeks new friends in China and India. US supports Iran attack. Canada, which has been in conflict with the US government since last year over mutual tariffs and other issues, has come out strongly in support of US attack on Iran. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on the 28th.

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Canada's Carney backs Trump on Iran

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday backed President Trump's strikes on Iran aimed at preventing the country from obtaining a nuclear weapon and pushed to further curb the regime's actions. "Canada supports the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent its regime from further threatening international peace [...]

·Chicago, United States
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
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