Canada PM Carney says can't rule out military participation in Iran warCANBERRA, March 5, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - 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 also said the two countries would together as "strategic collaborators" to pool their vast combined rare earth mineral resources. 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: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 05, 2026 14:35 UTC