downtown Toronto rally

Toronto, February 2, 2026 — A large crowd of demonstrators brought parts of downtown Toronto to a standstill on Sunday as thousands gathered in solidarity with protesters in Iran, where widespread unrest has erupted over economic collapse and opposition to the country’s ruling clerical regime. The demonstration, which moved from Sankofa Square to Queen’s Park, was held in response to nationwide protests that began in Iran on December 28 following sharp price hikes. The unrest has since evolved into broader anti-government demonstrations targeting the leadership that has governed the country for nearly five decades. At the same time, Iran has…