Canadian prime minister praises U.S.-Iran peace deal after calling war worth it

Carney told CNN's Kaitlan Collins that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is the core purpose of the agreement. He repeated his earlier statement that the preceding war was worth it if it achieved that outcome. Carney also called Iran the biggest exporter of terror and said the country was determined to acquire nuclear weapons.

When asked whether military action had been necessary, he did not give a direct answer.

Background on the conflict Canadian officials announced support for the initial strikes on Iran after they began on Feb. 28. Officials stated at the time that Canada had not been informed in advance or asked to participate. Global Affairs Canada confirmed it is aware of two Canadian deaths in the region since the war started.

One Canadian was killed in southern Lebanon in April during strikes there.

Casualty and economic figures Lebanon's Health Ministry reported at least 3,783 people killed and 11,699 wounded in Lebanon. Israeli authorities reported 28 soldiers and four civilians killed. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict blocked about 20 percent of global crude oil shipments and contributed to higher fuel prices.

Oil prices have since fallen more than four percent following the reopening of the strait under the new deal. G7 leaders issued a joint statement welcoming Canada's potential to supply additional energy to global markets.