World Report March 11: Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes
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Mar 11, 2026 David Thurton, CBC political reporter covering Lori Idlout's floor-crossing and its impact on the Liberals. Margaret Evans, Erbil-based reporter on militia activity and tensions in northern Iraq. David Common, Amman correspondent tracking Iran's expanding attacks across the Middle East. They discuss regional escalation, risks of Iraq becoming a new front, strikes on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, and a shifting Canadian parliament.
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Iran Amplifies Regional Strikes
- Iran has escalated multi-front attacks across the Middle East including missiles aimed at U.S. installations and strikes on Gulf state infrastructure.
- David Common details Iran's self-described "35th wave of operations" hitting Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain and sometimes civilian targets.
Israel Targets Central Beirut Increasing Civilian Fear
- Israel has shifted strikes into central Beirut, expanding the conflict's reach beyond predictable Hezbollah strongholds and increasing civilian fear and displacement.
- David Common notes families fleeing to schools and stadiums as 700,000 Lebanese are told to leave high-risk areas.
Iraq At Risk Of Becoming New Front
- Attacks by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq have risen, risking a new front and straining relations between Baghdad and the autonomous Kurdish region.
- Margaret Evans reports U.S. bases and civilian sites in Erbil face drone and missile fire while Kurds urge Baghdad to rein in militias tied to Iran's IRGC.