Carney says he backs strikes on Iran 'with some regret' as world order frays
NPR • • world
Key Points:
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed reluctant support for U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, describing them as an extreme example of a rupturing global order and noting Canada was not informed or consulted beforehand.
- Carney emphasized that these actions appear inconsistent with international law, though he left the legal judgment to others, while reaffirming Canada's stance against Iran's nuclear ambitions and its designation of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist entity.
- He criticized the failure of the international order, highlighting that the U.S. and Israel acted without U.N. engagement or consultation with allies, underscoring ongoing challenges in addressing Iran's nuclear threat despite decades of diplomatic efforts.
- During his visit to Australia, Carney also highlighted plans
