What could Canadian involvement in Iran look like?
Posted Mar 9, 2026 5:32 am.
In the immediate aftermath of the strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel, Prime Minister Mark Carney came out with a declaration of support, which later developed into what he called a “regretful” position due to the lack of international order.
So what exactly is Canada’s position, and what would military involvement mean for Canada?
Host Maria Kestane speaks with Dr. Alexander Salt, a post-doctoral fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, to discuss Carney’s developing messages on the Iran conflict and how Canada could be dragged into the war as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump’s “plans.”
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