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

·23 min

CTV National News reports on escalating Iran conflict with Trump sending mixed signals on duration and intensity. New Supreme Leader selection signals hardline stance. Israeli and Iranian military exchanges raise oil prices. The human cost emerges through a Canadian family's harrowing border crossing escape, culminating in emotional reunion. New video evidence suggests U.S. involvement in school airstrike killing 160+ civilians. Canadian Parliament debates national response while evaluating NATO implications.

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A brisk national-news brief on Iran, oil prices, and the Canadian angle.

CTV National News moves quickly through a geopolitical night, centering Donald Trump's shifting message on Iran, the rise in oil prices, and the House of Commons debate over Canada's role in the Middle East.

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You want the Iran story, the oil spike, and Parliament’s response in one fast sit-down.

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