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Tehran Signals Defiance as Supreme Leader Vows Retaliation and Strait Closure

  A man holds a picture of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, while people attend a funeral ceremony for the Iranian military commanders who were killed in strikes, in Tehran Iran’s Supreme Leader issued his first public remarks following the deaths of senior Iranian commanders, vowing that the country will “avenge the martyrs” and maintain the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz until what he described as “justice” is served. His comments, delivered during a nationally broadcast address, underscore a sharp escalation in rhetoric at a moment of heightened regional tension. The Supreme Leader framed the recent losses as sacrifices in the defense of Iran’s sovereignty, promising that those responsible “will face consequences.” He also reaffirmed Iran’s decision to keep the Strait closed, a move that has already disrupted global shipping routes and rattled energy markets. The strait, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints for oil transport, has long been a flas...

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Canada Considers Enhanced Patrols at U.S. Border

 

Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced that the Canadian government is contemplating giving additional powers to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to patrol the U.S. border. This move comes in response to recent threats from President-elect Donald Trump to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico over border security concerns. The RCMP and CBSA are also considering new equipment, such as drones and helicopters, to bolster their enforcement capabilities.

LeBlanc emphasized that these measures are not solely to appease the U.S. administration but are part of ongoing efforts to ensure border security. The discussions are still in the early stages, and no specific promises were made during recent meetings with Trump.




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