Steven Del Duca, the Mayor of Van, in an exclusive interview with Mahsa Mortazavi, a reporter for Iran International, said: «I have rarely seen a society in the face of such great pain be so powerful, so resilient, and never step back from standing firm, fighting, solidarity, and the effort to build a brighter future.» He speaks about his deep connection with the Iranian-Canadian community; from his feelings and mood after meeting in person with Prince Reza Pahlavi, and hearing firsthand the pain and suffering of families whose loved ones were taken away by the government, to his pride in Van becoming the first city to build a permanent memorial for these martyrs.

The full version of this interview is on YouTube: