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Canada Backs U.S. on Iran, Faces Internal Criticism

3/3/2026

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  • Prime Minister Mark Carney and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand issued a statement supporting U.S. actions against Iran, citing concerns about nuclear proliferation.
  • They emphasized a preference for diplomatic solutions and clarified that Canada would not participate in military operations.
  • This stance drew criticism from some Liberals, including former Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy, who compared it unfavorably to Canada's non-support of the 2003 Iraq invasion.