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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has offered mixed reactions to the recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Getting into it: While speaking in Sydney, Carney said Canada supports efforts to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons but framed that support cautiously. “We took a position because we view the nuclear threat and the export of terrorism of Iran over decades as one of the gravest threats to international peace and security,” he said. At the same time, he stressed that the support is limited, saying, “That is not a blank cheque. That is not us participating,” and adding that Canada is not asking for anything in exchange for backing that objective.

Carney also voiced regret about the broader conflict, describing it as a sign of global instability. “We do, however, take this position with regret, because the current conflict is another example of the failure of the international order,” he said. He argued that despite years of international pressure, “decades of United Nations Security Council resolutions” and other diplomatic efforts have not stopped Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Still, he criticized how the strikes were carried out, noting that the US and Israel “have acted without engaging the United Nations or consulting allies, including Canada.”

Carney also called for a “rapid de-escalation of hostilities,” saying “diplomatic engagement is essential to avoid a wider and deeper conflict,” and urging that civilians be protected while negotiations resume to address nuclear proliferation and regional security.

This all comes as recent polling in Canada shows that Canadians are split evenly over the strikes on Iran.

As of now, there has been no comment from the White House.