US EditionIranian-Canadians Celebrate Death of Leader While Experts Warn of Widening War
Thousands in Calgary's Iranian community celebrate regime change after U.S.-Israeli strike killed Khamenei, while over 150 oppose the attack, citing concerns over violence and peace.
- After news of the Tehran strike, Calgary's Iranian diaspora gathered outside Calgary City Hall on Sunday, with rival rallies after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader.
- Local groups have said Armin Zarringhalam, organizer, has been gathering outside City Hall for weeks, and the majority support the strike, reflecting pro-regime change sentiment.
- Around 2 p.m., setup crews prepared a second rally expected to draw approximately 3,000 attendees, while organizers said thousands of Calgary's Iranian community celebrated the regime's end at City Hall with over 2,000 and 8,000 people attending elsewhere.
- One rally drew more than 150 people condemning the strike, while other opposition groups had fewer than 100 attendees, and peace activist Riyazk Khawaja urged dialogue to end the conflict.
- Supporters said Khamenei's death ended a 48-year rule, and organizers proposed Prince Reza Pahlavi as interim leader for three months before a democratic election, while volunteers emphasized moral consistency.
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