At least 21 people have died in the protests. People don’t have any power, and the president doesn’t have any power.”The Iranian president has warned that the government won’t hesitate to crack down on those it considers lawbreakers. Meanwhile, Canadians with friends and family living in Iran are concerned about the toll the violence might take on their loved ones. Ariannejad said he always tells his relatives to stay away from any violence if they take part in the protests. “This is the 21st century and still religion is in every corner of the people’s life in Iran.

Source: National Post January 02, 2018 21:00 UTC