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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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Crombie Projects Confidence as Ontario Liberals Weigh Leadership Future

                                          Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie   


Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie is heading into this weekend’s party convention with optimism, as delegates prepare for a mandatory leadership review that will determine whether she remains at the helm.

The review comes just months after the Liberals secured 14 seats in February’s provincial election — enough to regain official party status for the first time since 2018 — but still fell short of forming the Official Opposition. Crombie herself failed to win a seat in Mississauga East–Cooksville, leaving her outside the legislature.

Under party rules, Crombie needs just over 50 per cent support to stay on, though some within the party, including the grassroots New Leaf Liberals and former leadership rival Nate Erskine-Smith, argue she should step aside if she fails to secure at least two-thirds backing.

An internal post-election review praised the party’s seat gains but criticized its campaign strategy, noting that a focus on health care did not resonate with voters as strongly as affordability issues. Crombie has acknowledged those shortcomings but insists the party is united and ready to build on its progress.

“I’m extremely confident about this weekend,” she said, framing the vote as an opportunity to rally members and strengthen the party’s direction.

The results of the leadership review are expected Sunday evening.

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