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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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Ottawa Scrambles as Trump’s Tariff Deadline Nears Without a Deal

 

                                                 Kirsten Hillman, left, Canada's ambassador to the U.S., and Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's                                                             minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade, speak to reporters in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.


With a critical deadline fast approaching, Ottawa remains locked in negotiations as it seeks to avert looming tariffs threatened by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The tariffs, set to take effect within days, could have sweeping consequences for Canadian industries, particularly in manufacturing and agriculture.

Despite weeks of high-level talks, Canadian officials have yet to secure an agreement that would satisfy Washington’s demands. Trump, known for his aggressive trade stance during his presidency, has signaled a return to hardline policies, warning that punitive measures will be imposed if Canada fails to make concessions on key trade issues.

Sources close to the negotiations say sticking points include dairy market access, auto exports, and digital trade regulations. Ottawa has pushed back against what it calls “unreasonable demands,” emphasizing the importance of protecting domestic jobs and sovereignty.

Business leaders across Canada are urging swift action, warning that uncertainty is already affecting investment decisions and supply chains. “We need clarity, and we need it now,” said one Ontario auto executive. “Tariffs would be devastating.”

As the deadline looms, pressure mounts on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government to strike a deal or face economic fallout. Whether compromise can be reached in time remains uncertain—but the stakes couldn’t be higher.

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