About 100 people gathered outside the Colonial Building in St. John’s on Saturday for an anti-war rally. She said other rallies in St. John’s haven’t represented the viewpoints of all Iranians. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“I am here to raise the voices of millions of Iranians who believe that intervention — military intervention — doesn't bring any democracy for them,” said Zamani. Earlier this year, members of the Iranian community in St. John's began rallying outside city hall to show their solidarity with protests in Iran. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementOne counter-protester said she felt the anti-war rally supported the Islamic republic.

Source: CBC News March 21, 2026 21:27 UTC