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Hundreds of Thousands Join Iran Protests Around the World
Up to 200,000 people expected to join a 3.8 km march causing full Yonge Street closures and TTC service changes to support Iranian protests.
- Toronto Police warned that a large march will move south on Yonge Street in North York on Saturday, expecting more than 200,000 people to gather and cause traffic delays.
- Part of a Global Day of Action, the rally echoes demonstrations that began after Dec. 28, when Iran's economic crisis sparked unrest that shifted toward calls for regime change.
- The TTC warned of detours and delays starting at 11 a.m., with the 97 Yonge bus detoured and extreme traffic delays expected until at least 6 p.m.; North York Centre Station access will be limited and monitored with possible staggered closures.
- Toronto Police urged residents to plan ahead as officers will manage crowd and traffic during the full closure of Yonge Street between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., with surrounding roads restricted to local traffic only.
- The local demonstrations parallel large gatherings abroad and earlier Toronto events this month, with the Human Rights Activists News Agency reporting over 7,000 deaths fueling protests.
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