Prime Minister of Canada says G7 condemns Iran strikes - Speech Brief
11 March 2026 18:16 UTC · Prime Minister of Canada · PMO News Release · Source · Email X Link

Prime Minister of Canada says G7 condemns Iran strikes

Key points

  • G7 condemned Iran's strikes and sought to prevent regional escalation
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney supported safeguarding shipping and the IEA 400 million-barrel release

TL;DR

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney participated in a virtual G7 Leaders' meeting convened by President Emmanuel Macron.
  • G7 leaders condemned Iran's strikes, discussed risks of regional escalation, and endorsed the IEA decision to release 400 million barrels from emergency reserves.
  • Leaders stressed support for Gulf partners, safe access through the Strait of Hormuz, and measures to safeguard international shipping and freedom of navigation.
Original text

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, participated in a virtual G7 Leaders’ meeting on the situation in the Middle East. The meeting was convened by the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and attended by the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, the Prime Minister of Japan, Takaichi Sanae, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, the President of t...

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