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A Canadian citizen has died in Iran “at the hands of the Iranian authorities,” according to Foreign Minister Anita Anand.
In a social media post on Thursday, the minister called on the regime to stop its violence against demonstrators. At least 2,600 people were killed since the demonstrations began at the end of December, According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).
“Peaceful protests by the Iranian people – asking for their voices to be heard in the face of the Iranian regime’s oppression and ongoing human rights violations – have resulted in the regime’s blatant disregard for human life,” Anand wrote.
“Our consular officials are in contact with the victim’s family in Canada and my deepest condolences go out to them at this time.”
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) confirmed Wednesday that it was aware of the death of a Canadian in Iran, but did not provide further information.
GAC advises Canadians in Iran to leave the country now if it is safe to do so.
Tensions are heating up in the region as US President Donald Trump promises “very strong action” if Iran begins executing protesters.
The United States is withdrawing some personnel from bases in the Middle East, a U.S. official told media on Wednesday, after a senior Iranian official said Tehran had warned its neighbors it would hit American bases if Washington struck.
