Canadian MP Roman Baber Joins Viral Iran Protest Trend

Canadian Member of Parliament Roman Baber has drawn attention by participating in a viral protest trend linked to ongoing demonstrations in Iran. In a video he shared on social media, Baber was seen lighting a cigar from a burning photograph of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, an action he posted with a provocative caption critical of the Iranian regime.

The video, filmed in front of his parliamentary office, captures Baber using the image of Khamenei as fuel for his cigar, aligning himself visually with the broader protest movement that has gained international attention in recent weeks. This trend has seen activists and supporters of Iranian demonstrators use symbolic acts to condemn the country’s leadership and express solidarity with those opposing the clerical establishment.

The protests in Iran have drawn global solidarity, with many outside the country echoing calls for change as demonstrators confront authorities over political and human rights issues. Baber’s post comes amid this heightened international focus on Iran, where online and public expressions of support for the protest movement have become more visible across many countries.

Baber, who has represented Toronto-area York Centre in the House of Commons since 2025, is a lawyer and longtime political figure known for outspoken commentary on international issues. His participation in the trend reinforces how the Iranian protest movement continues to resonate beyond the Middle East, capturing attention from politicians and activists around the world.

Observers say that actions by public figures like Baber may reflect growing international engagement with Iranian protesters’ calls for reform, even as tensions and demonstrations within Iran remain intense.