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. 

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

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

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.

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 Wednesday, March 4, 2026: NATO ally Turkey targeted as Middle East conflict escalates

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 investors, with the TSX and Dow dropping sharply before rebounding, as oil and gas continue to spike. 

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&rsquo;s air defences and leadership are 'gone,' and voiced frustration with his own advisers and allies, and as airstrikes on Iran rattled investors, with the TSX and Dow dropping sharply before rebounding, as oil and gas continue to spike.&nbsp;

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

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 about the timing and objectives 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 about the timing and objectives of Operation Epic Fury.

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

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