CTV National News for Monday, March 9, 2026: Trump claims war in Iran will be over 'very soon'

U.S. President Donald Trump says the war with Iran will be over 'very soon', adding that 'it's the beginning of building a new country.' Adrian Ghobrial reports from the Kapikoy border crossing between Turkiye and Iran, as hundreds of families, including Canadians, flee to safety; Ottawa announces …

CTV National News for Sunday, March 8, 2026: War in Iran worsens as more people flee the region

As the war in Iran continues, more people are attempting to flee by seeking safe passage into Türkiye; a Canadian woman with a Palestinian husband says their families’ options for finding safety are limited; the federal government has officially called for three byelections, with two seats historic…

CTV National News for Saturday, March 7, 2026: Canadians leave Middle East as violence increases

Adrian Ghobrial reports from Istanbul, Turkiye, where Canadians are anxious to leave the Middle East as violence grows; Canadians arriving back to Toronto say the United Arab Emirates helped get them on a flight back home; community members are calling for Toronto police to do more to fight antisem…

CTV National News for Friday, March 6, 2026: PM Mark Carney strengthens Canada-Japan ties with new strategic partnership

Abigail Bimman reports from Tokyo as Canada and Japan announce a new partnership to boost trade, energy, and defence cooperation. Canadians arrive at Pearson Airport after fleeing rising tensions in the Middle East amid limited flights as airlines suspend routes. Beth Macdonell reports. John Vennav…

CTV National News for Thursday, March 5, 2026: Middle East war widens, and President Trump says he must help choose Iran’s next leader

Iran adds Azerbaijan to its targets as the U.S. and Israel carry out strikes, while Canadians continue to seek escape routes; U.S. President Trump now says he must be involved in picking Iran’s next leader, and PM Mark Carney left the door open to joining NATO allies in the Middle East. 

CTV National News for Wednesday, March 4, 2026: NATO ally Turkey targeted as Middle East conflict escalates

Turkey is on alert after an Iranian missile was shot down over its airspace, marking the first time a NATO member has been targeted; Canadian drivers are not pumped about rising gas prices; Meteor fireball behind mysterious flash and boom over Vancouver.

CTV National News for Tuesday, March 3, 2026: Middle East remains on edge after more U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran

More U.S. and Israeli strikes triggered retaliatory attacks across the Gulf, with embassies hit and civilians fleeing to safety;U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran’s air defences and leadership are 'gone,' and voiced frustration with his own advisers and allies, and as airstrikes on Iran rattled …

CTV National News for Monday, March 2, 2026: Questions continue to mount over the timing and goals of Operation Epic Fury

U.S. and Israeli strikes hit Iran again as Tehran fires missiles across the region, forcing civilians to flee to Turkey, as questions continue to mount over the timing and goals of Operation Epic Fury, leading to U.S. defence leaders not ruling out boots on the ground, as officials face questions a…

CTV National News for Sunday, March 1, 2026: Civilian death toll continues to rise in Middle East

An unknown number of civilians in both Iran and surrounding countries have been killed since the military strike on Iran began; Carney and Modi are expected to meet within the next few days to create a trade deal; NATO now has eyes on Europe as Sweden deploys fighter jets as a part of a new mission…

CTV National News for Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026: Military strike kills Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei

Trump says the strikes, backed by the U.S. and Israel, came after Iran refused to end its nuclear program; demonstrators took to the streets of Toronto when announcements poured in that the long-running ruler has been killed; a Canadian says he had to pay thousands of dollars for a flight to get ba…