Iran attacks Gulf neighbours; 2 Que. men blocked from donating sperm

Iran attacks Gulf neighbours; 2 Que. men blocked from donating sperm

Author: Global News March 20, 2026 Duration: 26:46
Iran attacks its Gulf neighbours, hitting energy facilities. Redmond Shannon reports on the effect on oil and gas prices, as calls amplify to end the war. Jackson Proskow reports on the potential divisions between Israel and the U.S. over the war. Jillian Piper reports on how Defence Minister David McGuinty is walking back statements about when he learned Iran struck a Canadian Armed Forces camp at a Kuwaiti airbase. Heidi Petracek has reaction from the communities of Rivers, Man. and Bridgewater, N.S., where two teenagers are accused of plotting simultaneous attacks on schools in their towns. Heather Yourex-West explains why the Crown has stayed charges against Romana Didulo, who calls herself the "Queen of Canada." Mackenzie Gray reports on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's appearance on comedian Joe Rogan's podcast, and what Poilievre might have been trying to accomplish. Plus, unprecedented ruling: Mike Armstrong explains why a Quebec court has temporarily barred two men from donating sperm to women looking to get pregnant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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