Iranian Businesses Vandalized, Freedom Supporters Targeted

0:00An Iranian grocery store on Quadra Street near Mackenzie Avenue in Victoria got hit with graffiti praising Iran's revolutionary garcore. The spray paint reads, long live the IRGC, right on their Iran theme signs. Owners say they put up those displays to support freedom for folks back home. The IRGC is labeled a terrorist group by both Canada and the United States. Store owner Sabori called this a dangerous intimidation move, pointing out how the group cracked down hard on protests, killing thousands of their own people. He mentioned they've lived in Iran for 40 years and know the risks firsthand. This is an isolated Persian Grill House on Burnside Road East faced similar vandalism on their pro-human right signs for Iran. Community members say it's creating fear and splitting people apart, with no one feeling safe for speaking out. Owners filed a police report with Victoria Police over the restaurant attack. Last last month, two signs pushing a federal petition got blacked out along

1:02Island Highway North in the NIMO. That petition calls for recognizing mass killings in Iran as atrocities and urging UN action. These hits on freedom supporters show rising tensions in local Iranian communities and police are now watching for more. Stay aware as this unfolds. This has been Vancouver News Today, powered by AI.