Canada: Hundreds of Thousands Rally in Toronto and Vancouver Backing Iran Protest Movement 2

Hundreds of thousands rallied in Toronto and tens of thousands marched in Vancouver on February 14 as part of a global day of action supporting Iranians and calling for regime change in Iran. Demonstrators urged democratic transition under exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi and condemned government repression.

Canada: Hundreds of Thousands Rally in Toronto and Vancouver Backing Iran Protest Movement

Hundreds of thousands rallied in Toronto and tens of thousands marched in Vancouver on February 14 as part of a global day of action supporting Iranians and calling for regime change in Iran. Demonstrators urged democratic transition under exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi and condemned government repression.

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

16.01.2026, Tallinn. Estonia's Iranian community held a demonstration in support of people taking part in a wave of deadly protests across Iran and to call on the international community to take action. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

16.01.2026, Tallinn. Estonia's Iranian community held a demonstration in support of people taking part in a wave of deadly protests across Iran and to call on the international community to take action. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

16.01.2026, Tallinn. Estonia's Iranian community held a demonstration in support of people taking part in a wave of deadly protests across Iran and to call on the international community to take action. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

16.01.2026, Tallinn. Estonia's Iranian community held a demonstration in support of people taking part in a wave of deadly protests across Iran and to call on the international community to take action. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

16.01.2026, Tallinn. Estonia's Iranian community held a demonstration in support of people taking part in a wave of deadly protests across Iran and to call on the international community to take action. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

16.01.2026, Tallinn. Estonia's Iranian community held a demonstration in support of people taking part in a wave of deadly protests across Iran and to call on the international community to take action. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

16.01.2026, Tallinn. Estonia's Iranian community held a demonstration in support of people taking part in a wave of deadly protests across Iran and to call on the international community to take action. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Fire Festival - Vancouver

Fire Festival - Vancouver

A girl leaps over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 18, 2025. The local Iranian community participated in the fire festival on Tuesday to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, which falls on March 20 this year. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Festival - Vancouver

Fire Festival - Vancouver

A man leaps over a bonfire with his child during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 18, 2025. The local Iranian community participated in the fire festival on Tuesday to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, which falls on March 20 this year. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Festival - Vancouver

Fire Festival - Vancouver

People leap over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 18, 2025. The local Iranian community participated in the fire festival on Tuesday to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, which falls on March 20 this year. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Festival - Vancouver

Fire Festival - Vancouver

People leap over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 18, 2025. The local Iranian community participated in the fire festival on Tuesday to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, which falls on March 20 this year. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Festival - Vancouver

Fire Festival - Vancouver

A woman leaps over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 18, 2025. The local Iranian community participated in the fire festival on Tuesday to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, which falls on March 20 this year. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad official visit in Syria

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad official visit in Syria

In just over ten days, Syrian rebels have taken control of Syria's main cities, including the capital Damascus on Saturday night. President Bashar al-Assad, in power since 2000, has fled the country, according to Russia - FILE - Syrian president Bashar Al Assad listens to question during his joint press conference with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the People Palace in Damascus, Syria, on January 19, 2006. The two countries are facing heavy pressure from the international community and are regarded by the U.S administration, as part of the 'Axis of Evil' according to President Bush. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Former President of Iran

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Former President of Iran

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (front row C) sits with commanders from the Basij Militia in Tehran on May 7, 2006. Iran said on Sunday any measures taken against its nuclear program by the U.N. Security Council would push Tehran towards confrontation with the West rather than cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog. Iran has been referred to the world body after failing to convince the international community that its nuclear power program is not a smokescreen for building weapons. Photo by Hossein Fatemi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Türkiye warns of wider conflict after Iran-Israel tension

STORY: Türkiye warns of wider conflict after Iran-Israel tension SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish Foreign Ministry (file) STORYLINE: Türkiye on Friday expressed its concern that tensions between Iran and Israel could turn into a wider conflict, calling on both countries to refrain from any steps that could escalate the conflict after an alleged Israeli attack against Iranian targets. "In light of the latest developments, it is becoming increasingly evident that the tensions that were initially caused by Israel's illegal attack on the Iranian embassy in Damascus risk turning into a permanent conflict," the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The ministry stressed that the priority of the international community should be to stop the conflict in Gaza and to ensure lasting peace in the region by establishing a Palestinian state. Three explosions were heard in Iran's central Isfahan

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(240313) -- VANCOUVER, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A girl leaps over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 12, 2024. The festival was held by the local Iranian community to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(240313) -- VANCOUVER, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People leap over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 12, 2024. The festival was held by the local Iranian community to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(240313) -- VANCOUVER, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child leaps over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 12, 2024. The festival was held by the local Iranian community to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(240313) -- VANCOUVER, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People leap over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 12, 2024. The festival was held by the local Iranian community to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(240313) -- VANCOUVER, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People leap over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 12, 2024. The festival was held by the local Iranian community to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(240313) -- VANCOUVER, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman leaps over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 12, 2024. The festival was held by the local Iranian community to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(240313) -- VANCOUVER, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A girl leaps over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 12, 2024. The festival was held by the local Iranian community to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

Iran vehemently condemns Israeli airstrike on Gaza refugee camp

STORY: Iran vehemently condemns Israeli airstrike on Gaza refugee camp SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 25, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman speaking STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman on Monday strongly condemned the "brutal" Israeli bombardment of central Gaza's al-Maghazi refugee camp that killed at least 70 Palestinians on Sunday. At a weekly press conference in Tehran, Nasser Kanaani said it was regrettable that when many people prayed in sympathy and solidarity for the Palestinians, Israel did not stop its "crimes" and killing in Gaza. Kanaani called on the international community to take practical and deterrent measures to prevent Israel's continued killing of Palestinians. When commenting on a resolution adopted by the UN Security Council (UNSC) on Friday demanding immediate and unhindered humanitarian access throughout Gaza, the spokesman said it once again showed the U.S. full sup

Award ceremony of Chinese Bridge competition in Iran held in Tehran

STORY: Award ceremony of Chinese Bridge competition in Iran held in Tehran DATELINE: June 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the award ceremony of Chinese Bridge competition STORYLINE: The award ceremony of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held at the University of Tehran in the Iranian capital on Wednesday. The ceremony was attended by Chinese Ambassador to Iran Chang Hua and the university's Vice President Mohammad Marandi, as well as a number of scholars and hundreds of college students. In remarks at the ceremony, Chang said more than half a century has passed since the establishment of the diplomatic relations between China and Iran, and during this period, the two countries have had close and win-win cooperation, which is an example of building a community with a shared future for mankind. Chang said language is the crystallization of human wisdom and serves as a b

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(230315) -- VANCOUVER, March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman helps a girl leap over a bonfire with the help of her parent during the fire festival in celebration of Nowruz at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 14, 2023. The Persian New Year, or Nowruz, is celebrated by Canada's Iranian community with a concert, fires, and festivities in mid-March each year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(230315) -- VANCOUVER, March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A boy leaps over a bonfire during the fire festival in celebration of Nowruz at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 14, 2023. The Persian New Year, or Nowruz, is celebrated by Canada's Iranian community with a concert, fires, and festivities in mid-March each year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(230315) -- VANCOUVER, March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman leaps over a bonfire during the fire festival in celebration of Nowruz at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 14, 2023. The Persian New Year, or Nowruz, is celebrated by Canada's Iranian community with a concert, fires, and festivities in mid-March each year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(230315) -- VANCOUVER, March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child leaps over a bonfire during the fire festival in celebration of Nowruz at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 14, 2023. The Persian New Year, or Nowruz, is celebrated by Canada's Iranian community with a concert, fires, and festivities in mid-March each year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(230315) -- VANCOUVER, March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman helps a boy leap over a bonfire with the help of his parent during the fire festival celebrating Nowruz at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 14, 2023. The Persian New Year, or Nowruz, is celebrated by Canada's Iranian community with a concert, fires, and festivities in mid-March each year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(230315) -- VANCOUVER, March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People help a young girl leap over a bonfire during the fire festival in celebration of Nowruz at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 14, 2023. The Persian New Year, or Nowruz, is celebrated by Canada's Iranian community with a concert, fires, and festivities in mid-March each year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)