TEHRAN – Thousands of Canadian citizens and residents have signed a petition, carried on the official website of the Parliament of Canada, calling for the re-establishment of diplomatic ties with Tehran.

More than four thousands have signed the petition up to now.

“We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to re-establish diplomatic relations with Iran, including re-opening embassies in both countries, as a matter of utmost importance,” read part of the petition.

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