As U.S. President Donald Trump charges ahead with a major attack on Iran, Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada supports at least one component of the American mission: destroying Iran's nuclear program. Trump claimed that Iran has continued to develop its nuclear program and plans to develop missiles to reach the United States. WATCH | Carney backs U.S. action against Iran's nuclear program: Carney backs U.S. action against Iranian nuclear program | Duration 0:35 Prime Minister Mark Carney says he supports U.S. efforts to stop Iran's nuclear program and urged Canadians in Iran to shelter in place. "We strongly condemns the attacks of the Iranian regime against our partners in the Middle East," she said in a statement. Other federal leaders, including interim NDP Leader Don Davies and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May have not yet commented on the attack.

Source: CBC News March 01, 2026 03:58 UTC