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FIRST READING: Mark Carney’s most breathtaking u-turns

Lots of politicians change their minds, but not like this

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FIRST READING: Mark Carney’s most breathtaking u-turns Back to video

After initially supporting U.S.-led strikes on the Islamic Republic of Iran, on Tuesday Prime Minister Mark Carney suddenly changed his tune.

On Saturday, after the first reports emerged of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei being killed in an opening barrage of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, Carney issued a statement praising the operation.  

“Canada supports the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent its regime from further threatening international peace and security,” it read.

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But just three days later, Carney accused the U.S. of acting illegally. “The United States and Israel have acted without engaging the United Nations or consulting with allies, including........

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