Your World Tonight Tehran threats, taking the pulse in Cuba, Ontario moves to limit resale tickets, and more
Mar 20, 2026
Paul Hunter, a CBC correspondent in Washington covering U.S. defence and foreign policy, breaks down troop movements and American statements. He discusses Tehran’s threats to global civilian sites. He also covers U.S. deployments and escalation risks, and touches on NATO pullbacks and regional security concerns.
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Iran Expands Targets To Tourist Sites
- Iran has broadened its threats to include civilian tourist sites and parks worldwide as it retaliates against U.S. and Israeli strikes.
- State TV showed missile launches and a nine-page message from the new Supreme Leader, raising questions about his whereabouts and fueling regional fear.
U.S. Troop Buildup Creates Invasion Ambiguity
- The U.S. claims it's 'doing extremely well in Iran' while deploying more troops and warships, creating ambiguity about whether a full invasion is planned.
- Officials discuss seizing strategic targets like Qeshm or Karg Island as lower-risk options compared with interior strikes.
Hormuz Disruption Drives Global Energy Shock
- Disruption of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has choked global oil flows and prompted U.S. pressure on NATO to help reopen it.
- President Trump publicly criticized NATO as 'cowards' for not acting to restore navigation.