Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, attributing it to the failure of the international rules-based system. Despite years of diplomatic efforts and sanctions, Iran’s nuclear ambitions have not been curbed, highlighting the struggle of global institutions in dealing with the situation.
Carney emphasized the persistent challenges in containing Iran’s nuclear program, despite numerous UN Security Council resolutions, efforts by the International Atomic Energy Agency, and various sanctions and diplomatic initiatives. He reiterated Canada’s stance on Iran being a major destabilizing force in the region, responsible for widespread suffering and instability.
While supporting endeavors to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and threatening global peace, Carney raised concerns about the recent escalation, particularly criticizing the actions of the United States and Israel for not involving the United Nations or consulting with allies like Canada. He stressed the importance of international law guiding all parties involved and called for a reduction in hostilities to protect civilians and seek diplomatic solutions.
