Montreal’s Iranian community dance in protest

Montreal’s Iranian community dance in protest

May 6, 2023 6:18 pm EST.

Actively organizing demonstrations and protests against the Iranian regime since last September, the Montreal Iranian community are taking a new approach as they stand in solidarity with those demanding democracy and equality in Iran.

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