As widespread protests in Iran reached their sixth day, Iranian-Canadians voiced concern for loved ones living in the Middle Eastern country and called on Canada to show greater solidarity with peaceful demonstrators who’ve taken to the streets. “They have gone out and voted for President Hassan Rouhani and supported reformists all these years but to no result . 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.

Source: thestar January 02, 2018 21:33 UTC