Iran says may reciprocate over Canada visa closure
Canada.com Tuesday 1st May, 2012
Iranian women walk past electoral campaign posters at Enghelab (Revolution) square in central Tehran on April 27, 2012. Iran said on Tuesday it may take "reciprocal action" over a decision by Canada to shut the visa section in its Tehran embassy used by thousands of Iranians.
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