Canada’s foreign affairs minister has confirmed that a Canadian citizen has died during protests in Iran “at the hands of Iranian authorities.”

Anita Anand delivered the news in a post on X today.

I have just learned that a Canadian citizen has died in Iran at the hands of the Iranian authorities. Our consular officials are in contact with the victim’s family in Canada and my deepest condolences are with them at this time. Peaceful protests by the Iranian people – asking…

— Anita Anand (@AnitaAnandMP) January 15, 2026

She says consular officials are in contact with the victim’s family in Canada.

Despite a government crackdown on growing unrest in Iran, protests continue. The Islamic regime has blocked internet access in the country as it tries to quell anti-government sentiment, but videos leaked out of the country show continued demonstrations.

Reports suggest that thousands have been killed as a result of the Iranian government’s response to the protests.

Iranians living outside the country, including those in St. John’s, have joined in global protests against the Islamic regime.