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Tehran threatens retaliation after U.S. reveals plan to sanction countries doing business with IranWithin hours of the U.S. announcing a plan to sanction countries still doing business with Iran, Tehran is vowing to fight back. And if this doesn’t work, it could put further pressure on U.S. President Donald Trump to find a solution to his war. Reggie Cecchini explains.EconomyAug 25
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Trump says Iran should pay compensation for people killed in previous conflictsIran and Oman are nearing final terms for a strategic plan to reopen and control the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. President Donald Trump doubles down on demands to go after Tehran for compensation. On Monday, Trump countered Iranian demands for war reparations with demands of his own – compensation for all the people killed...PoliticsAug 10
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Trump vows to hit Iran ‘very hard’ after Iranian attack on US base in JordanAn overnight exchange of rocket fire ended a multi-day pause in the Iran war. Tehran fired numerous missiles toward an American base in Jordan, resulting in a joint strike by the Americans and Saudis against the PMF, an Iran-backed group in Iraq. As Reggie Cecchini reports, if the U.S. follows through with new attacks, it...U.S. NewsJul 29
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US-Iran war: What happens now after Trump condemns Tehran’s response to peace proposalU.S. President Donald Trump has condemned Iran’s response to the latest U.S. peace proposal. The White House had presented a 14-point plan that required Iran to halt its nuclear program. After days of delays, Tehran finally delivered its response. It’s not clear what they said but President Trump posted on social media calling the response...WorldMay 10
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Global National: May 10Four Canadians who were stranded on a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship were finally back on home soil Sunday. They touched down on a repatriation flight in Bagotville, Que., in the afternoon before being flown to an undisclosed location in British Columbia where they will self-isolate for at least 21 days. Health officials say they are not...Global NationalMay 10
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U.S.-Iran peace talks collapse, Israel resumes bombing LebanonNegotiations between Washington and Tehran were scheduled to take place in Pakistan, but the talks collapsed before they began. Iran’s top diplomat left Islamabad before the U.S. delegation arrived, prompting President Donald Trump to announce the trip’s cancellation. Almost immediately, Israel’s Prime Minister stated his military would resume strikes in Lebanon. Candice Cole has the...Apr 25
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Global National: April 25Negotiations between Washington and Tehran were scheduled to take place in Pakistan, but the talks collapsed before they began. Iran’s top diplomat left Islamabad before the U.S. delegation arrived, prompting President Donald Trump to announce the trip’s cancellation. Hundreds of drivers stranded on an Alberta highway have finally been freed after a spring snowstorm caused...Global NationalApr 25
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Global National: April 19U.S. President Donald Trump says a delegation will be back in Islamabad on Monday for high-stakes talks aimed at ending the Iran war, and accused the regime of violating the fragile ceasefire that expires Wednesday. But Tehran says any mention of a second round of negotiations is not true. Tonight, both sides remain far apart...Global NationalApr 19
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Iran rejects 15-point peace plan from U.S., demands compensation, reparations amid warIranian state broadcasters say Tehran has rejected Washington’s new 15-point peace plan aimed at ending the war started by the U.S. and Israel four weeks ago. Instead, Iran says it will end the war when it decides to – first demanding war damages and reparations. The stark difference between positions suggests the war appears to...Global NationalMar 25
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Global National: March 25There’s a verdict in a landmark trial about the addictiveness of social media. A jury in Los Angeles found that Meta – which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp – as well as Google, intentionally built addictive social media platforms. Canadian investigators are now on the ground at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The Transportation Safety...Global NationalMar 25
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US-Iran war: Trump demands other countries help protect Strait of HormuzU.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday his administration is talking to seven countries about helping to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, calling on them to help protect ships in the vital waterway that Tehran has mostly blocked to oil tanker traffic. “I’m demanding that these countries come in...PoliticsMar 16
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Iran names its new supreme leader as attacks grow on all frontsThere are major developments in the Middle East — Iran says it has named its new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, son of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, as attacks expand on all fronts. Thick black smoke blanketed Tehran after the U.S. and Israel targeted fuel depots and refineries. Attacks are also widening critical civilian infrastructure...PoliticsMar 8
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Global National: March 8There are major developments in the Middle East — Iran says it has named its new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, son of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, as attacks expand on all fronts. Thick black smoke blanketed Tehran after the U.S. and Israel targeted fuel depots and refineries. Attacks are also widening critical civilian infrastructure...CanadaMar 8
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Mourners create makeshift memorial in Ukraine airport for deceased crew in Iran plane crashMourners laid flowers and lit candles for the air crew of the Ukrainian plane that crashed in Iran on Wednesday in Kyiv . The Boeing 737 operated by Ukraine International Airlines carrying 176 people crashed a few minutes after taking off from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport due to engine failure, killing all on board.WorldJan 8, 2020
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Ukraine working with Iran to identify victims in Tehran plane crashFormer Ukraine Ambassador of Canada Roman Waschuk said on Wednesday that the Ukraine embassy was working closely with Iran in the Tehran plane crash investigation to identify victims and coordinate the repatriation of the remains.Jan 8, 2020
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Iran plane crash: Canada says it will judge Iran’s co-operation on a ‘daily basis’Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the countries whose citizens died in last week’s deadly plane crash near Tehran are judging Iran’s co-operation day by day. Flanked by his fellow foreign ministers at a press conference, Champagne said there are consequences for Iran because it has accepted responsibility for the deadly incident. He said...CanadaJan 16, 2020
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Iran plane crash: Canada says it will judge Iran’s co-operation on a ‘daily basis’Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the countries whose citizens died in last week’s deadly plane crash near Tehran are judging Iran’s co-operation day by day. Flanked by his fellow foreign ministers at a press conference, Champagne said there are consequences for Iran because it has accepted responsibility for the deadly incident. He said...CanadaJan 16, 2020
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What kind of access will Canadians have to investigate Iran plane crash?Iran may be able to limit what Canadian investigators do and see when they arrive at the crash site of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 near Tehran. David Akin has more on how Iran would benefit from granting full access to the Canadians, and the complicated process of repatriation.Global NationalJan 10, 2020
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What role will Canada play in investigation into Iran plane crash?With intelligence showing that the Ukrainian plane, which crashed near Tehran, was likely shot down by an Iranian missile, Global News Chief Political Correspondent David Akin looks at what role Canada will play in the investigation.Jan 9, 2020
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Families of Iran plane crash victims hold vigil in Tehran before protesters gather angry over incidentFamily members of the victims of a plane that crashed in Iran after the country admitted it unintentionally shot the aircraft down Wednesday gathered on Saturday to hold a vigil in Tehran. It came before a protest formed over anger at Iran’s admissionWorldJan 11, 2020