Summary
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada hasn't ruled out military involvement in the Middle East war, particularly following US-Israeli actions against Iran. Carney mentioned that these strikes might breach international law as they were undertaken without consulting allies, including Canada. Meanwhile, Canada is working to assist over 2,000 of its citizens in leaving the Middle East due to the conflict.
Key Facts
- Canadian PM Mark Carney can't rule out Canada's military role in the Middle East conflict.
- Carney criticized US-Israeli strikes on Iran as potentially breaking international law.
- Canada was not informed in advance about these military actions.
- Over 2,000 Canadians in the Middle East have asked their government for help leaving the area.
- Canada is arranging charter flights to evacuate its citizens from the region, especially from the UAE.
- The UAE's approval is needed for Canadian flights to use its airspace to aid evacuation.
- Normal commercial flights are largely unavailable due to the conflict, causing significant travel disruptions.
- Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister noted this is the biggest travel disruption since the COVID pandemic.
