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 back home after cartel violence broke out in Mexico; and more.

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 back home after cartel violence broke out in Mexico; and more.

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

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 a nearly billion-dollar pledge by the federal government that aims to grow Canada's domestic drone and aerospace tech sectors. Mike Le Couteur has the details.

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 a nearly billion-dollar pledge by the federal government that aims to grow Canada's domestic drone and aerospace tech sectors. Mike Le Couteur has the details.

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

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 historically in Liberal stronghold; and more.

As the war in Iran continues, more people are attempting to flee by seeking safe passage into T&uuml;rkiye; a Canadian woman with a Palestinian husband says their families&rsquo; options for finding safety are limited; the federal government has officially called for three byelections, with two seats historically in Liberal stronghold; and more.

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

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 antisemitism in the region; and more.

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 antisemitism in the region; and more.

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

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