CTV National News for Thursday, March 5, 2026: Middle East war widens, and President Trump says he must help choose Iran’s next leader

Iran adds Azerbaijan to its targets as the U.S. and Israel carry out strikes, while Canadians continue to seek escape routes; U.S. President Trump now says he must be involved in picking Iran’s next leader, and PM Mark Carney left the door open to joining NATO allies in the Middle East. 

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