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Carney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret'

Carney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret'

The prime minister said Canada has long supported "neutralising this grave global threat" that Iran poses, but called for a de-escalation of hostilities.

March 4, 2026 at 02:54 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"We do, however, take this position with regret, because the current conflict is another example of the failure of the international order."

— Mark Carney , Politician

"Nobody has a civil nuclear programme that's buried a mile beneath the desert."

— Mark Carney , Politician

"We do, however, take this position with regret because the current conflict is another example of the failure of the international order."

— Mark Carney , Politician

"Our understanding is, and was at the time, that the intent..."

— Anita Anand , Politician

"We do, however, take this position with regret, because the current conflict is another example of the failure of the international order."

— Mark Carney , Politician

"And to raise issues, including at the highest levels, to ensure that the co-operation is there, whether it's extortion or some other form of cross-border criminal activity or security risks."

— Mark Carney , Politician

"I supported Washington’s strikes on Iran 'with regret' as they demonstrated the continued de..."

— Mark Carney , Politician

"Canada calls for a rapid de-escalation of hostilities and is prepared to assist in achieving this goal."

— Mark Carney , Politician

"Ayatollah Khamenei has been for many, many decades, a very, very powerful force for evil in Iran and in the region."

— David McGuinty , Politician

""it appears that these actions are inconsistent with international law.""

— Mark Carney , Politician

""The situation is very volatile and very real in terms of the potential for human life to be lost across the region and that is our main concern, always.""

— Anita Anand , Politician

""They are all fine, out of harm’s way and it’s something that we’re watching very carefully.""

— David McGuinty , Politician

""Ayatollah Khamenei has been for many, many decades a very, very powerful force for evil in Iran and in the region.""

— David McGuinty , Politician

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Carney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret'
BBC Newsvia rss 2 quotes 1 person

The prime minister said Canada has long supported "neutralising this grave global threat" that Iran poses, but called for a de-escalation of hostilities.

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Carney says he supports U.S. strikes on Iran 'with regret,' as Liberal divisions emerge
Yahoo News Canadavia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed support for U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran 'with regret,' calling for rapid de-escalation and highlighting divisions within the Liberal Party over the issue.

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Mark Carney expresses some 'regret' after backing U.S. strikes on Iran
Yahoo News Canadavia ai 4 quotes 3 persons

Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed 'regret' after supporting U.S. strikes on Iran, citing concerns over the decline of the rules-based international order and potential violations of international law.

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Carney reaffirms Canada’s support for strikes on Iran ‘with regret’
Global Newsvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed support for U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, stating it was necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, but emphasized this support was given 'with regret' due to the failure of international order.

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Carney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret'
AOLvia ai 2 quotes 1 person

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for rapid de-escalation in the Middle East, expressing support for the strikes on Iran 'with regret' and highlighting the failure of the international order.

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PM Carney: Canada's support for U.S. striking Iran came 'with regret' for global law
Medicine Hat Newsvia ai 1 quote 1 person

Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada's support for U.S. strikes on Iran was given 'with regret' due to concerns over the decline of the rules-based international order and potential violations of international law.

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