Canada Signals Potential Security Cooperation in Persian Gulf, Rules Out Joining US-Led Operation Against Iran

Canada. Canada has indicated it may consider security cooperation with partner nations in the Persian Gulf region. However, it has clarified that it will not participate in the ongoing 'Operation Epic Fury' against Iran. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces, Jeni Carignan, stated that assistance could be provided to partner nations in the Persian Gulf if needed. But she did not clarify what kind of assistance it would be.

She said, 'There is an armed conflict ongoing there right now, so international law regarding armed conflict applies. If a country is attacked, they can take measures for self-defense. Therefore, any potential assistance must remain within the scope of self-defense.' However, she made it clear that there has been no discussion about Canada directly participating in the US-led military campaign, Operation Epic Fury, against Iran.

According to Carignan's office, she is scheduled to discuss the potential regional security situation with her European counterparts on Friday.