Unrelenting attacks in Middle East; Reaction to Iran's new supreme leader

Unrelenting attacks in Middle East; Reaction to Iran's new supreme leader

Author: Global News March 10, 2026 Duration: 26:40
The U.S. and Israel are not easing up on their intense attacks against Iran. But Iran isn't backing down either. Redmond Shannon reports on the unrelenting strikes across the Middle East, as oil prices surge. Mojtaba Khamenei will succeed his father, Ali Khamenei, as Iran's supreme leader. Jeff Semple reports from Erbil, Iraq on how Mojtaba is likely to seek revenge for his assassinated father, how he's an even bigger hardliner than his dad, and how Iraqis are caught in the crossfire of the war in Iran. Jackson Proskow reports on the White House's mixed messaging about its war goals, and the changing timeline for when the violence could end. David Akin looks at how MPs have a wide range of thoughts on what Canada should do about the war. Anne Gaviola explains how the violent conflict will also affect grocery prices and mortgages in Canada. Heidi Petracek speaks with some Iranians in Canada about the conflict, as well as their hopes and fears for what could come next. Plus, Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were in the land down under for a tournament when the war began. Eric Sorensen explains how the players got caught up in the fallout of the war, and why some of them may choose to return to Iran as others stay in Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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