March 3, 2026 • Sydney, Australia
AMERICAN ISRAELI WAR ON IRAN: Canadian Prime Minister Carney spoke with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the UAE, Urges De-escalation Amidst U.S.-Israel Strikes - Full Infograph Inside
Prime Minister Mark Carney released two statements from Sydney, Australia, addressing the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The communications condemned Iranian missile attacks on civilians, reiterated Canada's stance on neutralizing Iran's nuclear program, and called on all parties, including the United States and Israel, to respect international law.
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- Prime Minister Carney spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
- He expressed Canada's solidarity with the UAE against Iranian missile and drone attacks on civilians.
- Carney conveyed gratitude to the UAE President for his protection of the thousands of Canadians who live in the UAE.
- Carney described Iran as the "principal source of instability and terror in the Middle East."
- He stated that the Iranian regime and its proxies have "murdered hundreds of Canadian civilians."
- The Prime Minister noted that despite two decades of negotiations, Iran has not dismantled its nuclear program or halted its enrichment activities.
- Canada supports the imperative of neutralizing the "grave global threat" posed by Iran's nuclear program.
- Canada called for a de-escalation and the immediate cessation of attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.
- The strikes carried out by Iran on civilians and civilian infrastructure across the Middle East were condemned.
- Canada implored all parties, including the United States and Israel, to respect the rules of international engagement.
- Canada reaffirmed that international law binds all belligerents.
- Canada expressed regret that the current conflict is an example of the failure of the international order.
- It was noted that the United States and Israel have acted without engaging the United Nations or consulting with allies, including Canada.
- Canada supports the Iranian people in their struggle against the regime's oppressive rule.
- Resolution of the crisis requires commitment to a broader political solution, and diplomatic engagement is essential.
KEY QUOTES
"The Prime Minister expressed Canada's solidarity with the UAE against Iranian missile and drone attacks on civilians across the Middle East, which both leaders condemned." — Readout from Prime Minister Carney's call with the President of the UAE
"Despite more than two decades of negotiations and diplomatic efforts, Iran has not dismantled its nuclear program, nor halted its enrichment activities. Canada has long supported the imperative of neutralising this grave global threat." — Statement by Prime Minister Carney
"We condemn the strikes carried out by Iran on civilians and civilian infrastructure across the Middle East. We implore all parties, including the United States and Israel, to respect the rules of international engagement." — Statement by Prime Minister Carney
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