Trump is the ‘leader of the free world’: Rutte
Rutte hailed Trump as the “leader of the free world,” commending the strikes that eliminated Supreme Leader Khamenei.
‘Epic Fury’ is aimed to dismantle Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programme.
Rutte emphasised widespread European support after consulting key leaders, calling the action “crucial.”
The post, viewed 1+ million times within hours, is accompanied with a screenshot showing Fox News anchors discussing the alert status of Nato’s missile defence amid Iranian strikes.
Canada supports US action against Iran
Canadian Prime Minister Carney, meanwhile, has expressed a strong support for US military action against Iran, stating, “Iran must never be allowed to have nuclear weapons – Canada supports US and Israeli strikes to prevent it and curb the regime’s threats.”
Carney’s statement is seen as a concession to Trump-style strength, showing that Trump’s “maximum pressure” approach has compelled even “northern globalists” to embrace resolve over weakness to avert war.
Carney emphasised Canada’s stance amid escalating Middle East tensions, even as critics accuse him of “hypocrisy”, pointing to Canada’s ongoing arms embargo on Israel.
While skeptics downplay Carney’s words, his statement highlights growing alignment between Canada and US under Trump against Iran, amidst debates on global security.