Iran

Victoria’s Iranian community continues to rally in solidarity

On Nov. 19, a peaceful protest organized by members of Victoria’s Iranian community took place at the legislature. The event commemorated the lives lost during the November 2019 riots in…

UVic students speaking out, raising awareness for Iran

In September, massive protests began in Iran and have spread like wildfire throughout the world.

How to create a martyr and incite violence: the Trumpian guide to targeted killing

"Targeted killings are delicate things which should be carried out in a way that ensures, to the greatest extent possible, plausible deniability. In true Trumpian style, Soleimani’s killing was the…

Three UVic students share how recent conflict with Iran touches close to home

Over the course of a few days, the world’s attention has turned to two countries in the Middle East — Iran and Iraq. While many students in Canada can look…

UVic student killed in Iran plane crash

UVic student Roja Omidbakhsh was killed in a plane crash in Iran. Omidbakhsh was a first year Gustavson School of Business student, registered in what would have been her second…