Canadian PM can’t rule out military role in Iran warAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney (left) walk through the corridors of Parliament House in Canberra on March 5, 2026. (Photo: AFP)CANBERRA - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that he couldn’t rule out his country’s military participation in the escalating war in the Middle East. The Canadian leader reiterated on Thursday his call for a “de-escalation” of the conflict. “In this brave new world, middle powers cannot simply build higher walls and retreat behind them. The Canadian leader has frequently clashed with US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly threatened to annex Canada and slapped swingeing tariffs on the country.

Source: Bangkok Post March 05, 2026 14:52 UTC