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Carney & Trudeau Step Out Of The Hidey-Hole To Offer Their Deepest Thoughts on the U.S.–Israel Strikes on Iran
February 28, 2026 — In an escalation that’s shaking global politics and alarming diplomats everywhere, the United States and Israel have launched significant military strikes on Iran today, hitting military and strategic targets across several provinces. Early reports indicate widespread explosions, smoke over Tehran, and an international uproar that’s quickly moving from serious diplomatic concern to — according to some observers — a collective search for coherent political statements.
Enter Canada’s top statesmen: Prime Minister Mark Carney and former prime minister Justin Trudeau (who reportedly emerged from his “extended policy sabbatical” after days of silence).
Carney’s Deep Support… But Not Really
Carney, speaking from Mumbai on the very morning of the strikes, reaffirmed Canada’s support for the United States and Israel “acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and threatening peace” — and urged protection of civilians wherever possible.
Political analysts noted that Carney’s statement contained all the hallmarks of a functioning foreign policy response:
- A reaffirmation of alliance interests
- A diplomatic nod to civilian protection
- A sense that someone, somewhere, actually knew what day it was
One senior foreign affairs watcher remarked, “It’s like hearing from a mutual fund manager about the weather — informative, well-intentioned, and slightly out of context.”
Trudeau: The Words We Wish We Heard
Trudeau, who had been out of the limelight since the early hours of the conflict (reportedly “meditating on global unity in an undisclosed Nordic resort”), finally issued a statement through his social media team.
The statement included the following gems:
“If we hurt people, then truly nobody wins. Except maybe abstract principles. But real people? Not so much.”
— Parody-attributed musings reminiscent of political aphorisms
Political pundits described this as “the kind of high-level existential reflection normally found on greeting cards or late-night talk shows, not foreign policy communiques.”
A Trudeau spokesperson later clarified that the actual intention was to express concern about civilian casualties — but the draft got stuck somewhere between a yoga retreat and a haiku workshop.
Public Reaction: Less Policy, More “Wait—What?”
On social media platforms, Canadians responded with a mix of confusion, amusement, and existential dread:
- “At least he’s thinking deeply.”
- “I think he meant to send his grocery list.”
- “Someone give the man a teleprompter.”
Meanwhile, commentators on both sides of the political spectrum wondered aloud whether Canada’s diplomatic stance had been drafted by ChatGPT after a weekend retreat in Sedona.
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