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Iranian-Canadians React as Khamenei's Death Sparks Conflict

3/2/2026

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Iranian-Canadian communities celebrated the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Liberal MP Ali Ehsassi noted a Toronto protest.
The U.S. and Israel's bombing campaign killed over 200 people, including Khamenei, prompting Iran to retaliate with missiles across the region.
Some Iranian-Canadians support military intervention, while others worry about foreign involvement.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would not join the U.S. campaign, but would help curb Iran.

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Iranian-Canadian communities celebrated the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Liberal MP Ali Ehsassi noted a Toronto protest.
The U.S. and Israel's bombing campaign killed over 200 people, including Khamenei, prompting Iran to retaliate with missiles across the region.
Some Iranian-Canadians support military intervention, while others worry about foreign involvement.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would not join the U.S. campaign, but would help curb Iran.