The Big Story Big Headlines: Trump threatens Iran’s electrical plants and bridges and the moon mission reaches a key point
Apr 6, 2026
Coverage of a major U.S. threat to Iran's electrical and bridge infrastructure amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. A crewed lunar flyby reaches a key mission milestone with plans to photograph the Moon and Earth. Early voting in federal by-elections could reshape Parliament. Commemorations mark eight years since a major hockey team crash. A debate on tougher youth social media laws is previewed.
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Trump Threatens Iran Over Strait Of Hormuz
- Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran's electrical plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened.
- The post was profanity-laced, drew ridicule from Iranian embassies, and came as Iran rejected a mediated ceasefire proposal from Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey.
Artemis II Completes Deep Lunar Flyby
- The Artemis II crew performed a lunar flyby nearly half a million kilometres from Earth to photograph previously unseen lunar geology.
- Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and teammates will capture craters, lava flows, and distant planets before returning to Earth Friday with a Pacific splashdown.
By Elections Could Shift Liberal Power
- Advanced polling closed for federal by-elections that could give the Liberals a majority if they win two of three seats.
- Races are in University Rosedale and Scarborough Southwest (Toronto) and Terrebonne (Montreal), with Election Day on April 13.