World Report March 14: Saturday's top stories in 10 minutes
Mar 14, 2026
Anna Cunningham, CBC London correspondent covering Zelensky’s Paris meetings and regional repercussions. Dominic Velaitis, CBC reporter on recent attacks targeting Jewish communities in Europe. They discuss rising violence against Jewish sites in Europe and North America. They also cover high-level meetings about Iran, risks to oil infrastructure, and how the Middle East conflict is spilling across borders.
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Kharg Island Is Iran's Oil Crown Jewel
- U.S. strikes hit Kharg Island, the hub handling roughly 90% of Iran's crude oil exports.
- John Northcott and Crystal Gamansing report the island is 26 km off Iran and called the "crown jewel" fueling the regime and IRGC.
Trump Threatens Oil Targets To Protect Strait Passage
- Trump warned the U.S. targeted weapons sites but threatened oil infrastructure if Iran blocks passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Crystal Gamansing notes the Strait is critical for oil and cargo and Iran has warned it will open fire on ships.
Spike In Global Attacks On Jewish Institutions
- A recent surge in attacks on Jewish institutions includes an Amsterdam school explosion and arson in Rotterdam with no injuries.
- Dominic Velaitis links these incidents to rising concerns after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.