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Trump says U.S. could wrap up Iran operation within weeks, aiming to “finish the job”
Donald Trump said U.S. military action in Iran could end within “two or three weeks,” with or without a deal between the two sides. Trump […]
Trump warns of strikes on Iran’s desalination facilities if negotiations collapse
U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed threats to strike Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including desalination plants that provide water to millions, if a deal is not […]
Trump warns of massive strike on Iran gas field if Qatar is targeted again
DUBAI — Iran stepped up attacks on oil and gas sites around the Gulf on Thursday, raising tensions in a war already shaking the global […]
Canada signals openness to supporting efforts in the Middle East, rules out offensive role
Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canada is open to helping countries in the Middle East as the conflict with Iran continues, but will not take […]
Trump frustrated as major U.S. allies reject appeal for Hormuz naval escorts
Several U.S. allies rejected Donald Trump’s request to send warships to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, drawing criticism from the president. He said […]
Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s new supreme leader after death of Ali Khamenei
Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been chosen to take over the role. The decision comes as […]
Trump Excludes Canada From Proposed Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
President Donald Trump has withdrawn Canada’s invitation to join his proposed “Board of Peace,” adding new strain to relations between the two countries. In a […]
Canada Arranges 800 Seats for Evacuation Flights to Assist Citizens Leaving Lebanon
Ottawa must intensify efforts to help Canadian citizens leave Lebanon, says Kamal Tabaja, whose parents, a Canadian couple, were killed last week when an Israeli […]
Israel Conducts Airstrikes in Lebanon Following Hezbollah’s Drone Attacks
Early Sunday, Israel carried out a series of intense airstrikes in southern Lebanon, describing the action as a preemptive move against the Hezbollah militant group. […]