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18 Jan

Trump Calls for Leadership Change in Iran as Protests Intensify, Targets Supreme Leader Khamenei

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Washington DC [US]: US President Donald Trump on Saturday openly called for a change in Iran’s leadership, sharply criticising the long-standing rule of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid intensifying nationwide protests across the Islamic Republic. In an interview, Trump said Iran needs “new leadership,” holding the current regime responsible for the country’s economic collapse, rising inflation and growing public dissatisfaction. He accused Iran’s leadership of maintaining control through force and repression rather than effective governance. Trump alleged that the ruling establishment has inflicted severe damage on the nation, claiming that excessive violence has been used to suppress dissent. He…

Canadian National Killed in Iran Amid Crackdown on Protests, Ottawa Says

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): A Canadian citizen has died in Iran while in the custody of Iranian authorities, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand confirmed on Thursday, amid an intensifying crackdown on anti-government protests in the country. In a statement shared on social media, Anand condemned the Iranian regime’s actions against demonstrators and urged authorities to halt violence against civilians. She said Canada’s consular officials are in touch with the deceased individual’s family and extended condolences on behalf of the government. According to international human rights monitors, more than 2,600 people have been killed since widespread protests erupted in Iran in late…

Canada Condemns Iran’s Crackdown as Protests Stretch Into Second Week

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Ottawa, January 2026: As nationwide protests in Iran enter their second week, Canada has strongly criticised what it describes as an escalating and violent crackdown by Iranian authorities on demonstrators. Prime Minister Mark Carney, in a post on social media platform X, denounced the Iranian regime’s response to the unrest, expressing deep concern over reports of violence and repression. “The reports of violence, arbitrary arrests, and intimidation tactics by the Iranian regime against its own people are profoundly concerning,” Carney said. He added that Canada “strongly condemns the killing of protesters” and urged Iranian authorities to respect freedom of expression…