Your World Tonight Consulate shooting a national security incident, intense strikes in Iran, blood pearls, and more
Mar 10, 2026
Guest
Murray Brewster (CBC investigative reporter)
Guest
Peter Armstrong (Senior business correspondent)
Murray Brewster, CBC investigative reporter probing connections between the golden pearl trade and Myanmar's military. Peter Armstrong, senior business correspondent explaining market and energy fallout from the Middle East conflict. They discuss a shooting at a U.S. consulate treated as a national security incident. They also cover intense strikes in Iran and how disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz are roiling oil and markets.
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Consulate Shooting Classified As National Security Incident
- RCMP declared the U.S. consulate shooting in Toronto a national security incident and are treating it as a possible act of terrorism.
- Two gunmen fired several rounds at ~4:30 a.m., left in a white SUV, and police say the building's fortifications prevented injuries.
PM Defends Canada’s Position Amid Domestic Security Concerns
- Prime Minister Mark Carney faced questions in the House about domestic violence linked to the Middle East war and defended Canada's position.
- Carney said Canada supports stopping Iran's nuclear program but will not join offensive operations, and urged de-escalation.
U.S. and Israel Escalate Strikes As Iran Vows Retaliation
- The U.S. framed a day of intense coordinated strikes with Israel as the 'most intense' yet while Iran vowed retaliatory 'eye for an eye' responses.
- U.S. officials promised sustained pressure; Iran threatened no ceasefire and choked Strait of Hormuz oil flows.