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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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Gridlock in Quebec: STM Strike and Truck Drivers Protest Paralyze Commutes

 

                                           STM maintenance workers also went on strike in June.

Commuters across Quebec faced a chaotic Monday morning as two major disruptions collided: a strike by Société de transport de Montréal (STM) workers and a province-wide protest by truck drivers.

The STM strike, which will last two weeks, has already reduced bus and Metro services on key weekdays. Four unions are currently in negotiations with the transit authority, with drivers and Metro operators threatening further escalation if talks stall.

At the same time, members of the “Assez c’est assez” movement launched a slow-driving protest on major highways and bridges, including Montreal’s Décarie Expressway. Their demonstration targeted what they describe as unsafe practices by truck operators without Quebec-approved permits, which they argue endanger road safety.

The combination of reduced public transit and deliberate traffic slowdowns left thousands of commuters stranded or delayed. While some protests saw lower-than-expected turnout, the impact was still widely felt across Montreal and other urban centers.

Officials are urging residents to plan ahead, expect delays, and consider alternative travel options as disruptions are expected to continue throughout the week.


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