Canada Endorses US-Israeli Military Action Against Iran
Canada has officially declared its support for the United States following President Donald Trump's authorization of coordinated military strikes against Iran in partnership with Israel. Prime Minister Mark Carney, alongside Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, issued a formal statement confirming Canada's alignment with the American-led operation.
'Canada supports the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent its regime from further threatening international peace and security,' the joint declaration stated emphatically. The Canadian government emphasized that its position remains unequivocal in the aftermath of the US-Israeli airstrikes.
Operation Epic Fury Unleashed
President Trump announced the military campaign in an eight-minute video posted on Truth Social around 2:30 AM Eastern Time, describing it as a 'massive and ongoing operation' designed to permanently prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities. The US President vowed to 'raze their missile industry to the ground' and 'annihilate their navy.'
The initial wave of strikes, codenamed Operation Epic Fury, targeted locations near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei early Saturday morning. Khamenei's current condition remains unknown, with no communication from the Iranian leader since the attacks began.
Additional explosions were reported across multiple Iranian cities including Isfahan, Shiraz, Tabriz, and various port cities surrounding the Persian Gulf. Trump addressed the Iranian population directly, cautioning them to 'stay sheltered' while simultaneously encouraging them to seize what he called a generational opportunity for political change.
Canada's Firm Stance on Iranian Threat
The Canadian statement elaborated on the rationale behind their support, characterizing Iran as 'the principal source of instability and terror throughout the Middle East' with one of the world's most concerning human rights records. Ottawa reiterated its consistent calls for Tehran to terminate its nuclear program, which have been repeatedly ignored despite diplomatic efforts.
'Despite diplomatic efforts, Iran has neither fully dismantled its nuclear program, halted all enrichment activities, nor ended its support for regional terrorist proxy groups,' the statement read. Canada further committed to taking all necessary measures to protect its citizens and diplomatic missions throughout the region.
Global Reactions and Escalating Conflict
International responses to the military action varied significantly. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, a Trump ally, offered full-throated support for the strikes, echoing Canada's position regarding nuclear non-proliferation and regional security threats.
European leaders adopted more cautious tones. French President Emmanuel Macron warned that conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran risked 'grave consequences for international peace and security,' calling for immediate de-escalation and renewed negotiations. A spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed concern about potential regional escalation while maintaining that Iran must never develop nuclear weapons.
Iranian Retaliation and Regional Fallout
Iran responded with immediate counterstrikes targeting Israel and US military installations across multiple Middle Eastern nations including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, and Kuwait. In Bahrain, Tehran struck the Fifth Fleet service center in Manama, while in Qatar, fires erupted at what appeared to be the Al-Udeid Air Base near Doha.
The human cost began to emerge with four fatalities reported in Syria from an Iranian missile strike in Sweida, and one death in Abu Dhabi from shrapnel. Israel reported no casualties despite warning sirens sounding nationwide as new missile waves approached.
President Trump acknowledged the potential for American military casualties, stating 'The lives of courageous American heroes may be lost and we may have casualties. That often happens in war.' The situation continues to develop as military operations persist across the region.
