Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed support for the United States’ efforts to target Iran’s nuclear program. Carney emphasized that Canada backs actions to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and posing a threat to global peace and security. He reiterated Canada’s stance on Iran being a major source of instability and terrorism in the Middle East with a dismal human rights record, emphasizing the need to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear capabilities.

Carney clarified that Canada is not involved in the military operations and is not part of any military buildup or planning related to the situation. In response to the U.S. and Israel’s recent attack on Iran, Carney assured that Canada is not militarily engaged in the conflict.

U.S. President Donald Trump released a video on social media outlining the objective of defending against imminent threats from the Iranian regime. Trump stressed the U.S. policy of preventing Iran from possessing nuclear weapons, citing ongoing nuclear program developments and missile ambitions targeting the U.S. He called on the Iranian people to take control of their government.

Following the attacks, Iran retaliated against Israel and Gulf countries with U.S. military presence, prompting condemnation from Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre expressed support for Iranians seeking regime change and a peaceful, denuclearized Iran living harmoniously with its neighbors. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet raised concerns about the military actions lacking congressional approval, advocating for diplomacy and adherence to international law.

While some federal leaders like interim NDP Leader Don Davies and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May have not commented on the situation, NDP foreign affairs critic Alexandre Boulerice criticized the bombings by the U.S. and Israel, urging Canada to advocate for diplomacy, peace, and international law in the region.