Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that the initial US-Israeli strikes on Iran appear to be “inconsistent with international law,” signaling unease from a key Western ally as the conflict escalates. Speaking in Canberra, Carney confirmed Canada was not informed of the attacks in advance and, while not ruling out future military participation, he expressed regret over the rupture in the world order.
The widening conflict has triggered a severe global travel crisis, particularly across the Middle East. Aviation analytics firm Cirium reported that over 20,000 of the 36,000 scheduled flights in the region have been cancelled since Saturday, bringing major international hubs like Dubai to a near-standstill. This has stranded tens of thousands of international travelers and prompted a massive, multinational repatriation effort.
Canada is working to assist over 2,000 of its citizens seeking to leave the region, with the largest numbers in the UAE, Qatar, and Lebanon. Other nations, including France, Russia, Germany, Spain, and the United States, have also organized charter and emergency flights to evacuate their nationals. Passengers returning from the Gulf have recounted days-long ordeals and sleepless nights, with some in Dubai describing hearing explosions and alarms sounding in their hotels.
Mohsin Rana
