Regina rally of about 100 calls for change in Iran

About 100 people gathered at the Saskatchewan Legislature in Regina to call for an end to violence in Iran and urged the Canadian government to speak out.

About 100 people demonstrated Sunday in front of the Saskatchewan Legislature in Regina. They called for an end to violence in Iran and chanted in favour of regime change. The gathering took place amid wider protests in Iran that began on Dec. 28 over economic issues and expanded into broader anti‑government demonstrations. Some participants at the Regina rally said they had left Iran in recent years and spoke about losses there. Known details: - The Regina rally drew about 100 participants who asked the Canadian government to speak up against Iranian leadership. - Protests in Iran began Dec. 28 over economic concerns and evolved into nationwide anti‑government demonstrations, as reported in the article. - A G7 joint statement on Jan. 14 condemned reported violence against protesters and said members remain prepared to impose additional restrictive measures if Iran continues to crack down. - Media and rights groups have reported large numbers of detentions and deaths; those figures are reported as not independently verifiable because of restricted internet access. Summary: Participants in Regina called for international attention to unrest in Iran and urged Canadian action. International officials, including G7 foreign ministers, have publicly condemned reported violence and noted possible additional restrictive measures. CBC reached out to Global Affairs Canada for comment but had not received a response. Undetermined at this time.