Canada, in agreement with the G7 countries, including the USA and the United Kingdom, has imposed new sanctions on Iran in connection to the attack on Israel on April 14, as announced by the Canadian foreign ministry. The restrictions encompass 200 Iranian individuals and 250 entities.
In a statement released on Thursday, the Canadian foreign ministry voiced its concerns over Iran's actions, which pose a significant threat to regional peace and stability. "Today’s measures deliver a clear message: Canada and its allies are prepared and will not hesitate to take action against the Iranian regime as it seeks to destabilize regional peace and security," Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly stated.
The ministry's statement further illuminated, "On April 14, Iran orchestrated a comprehensive and unprecedented attack on Israel. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps openly took responsibility for the drone and missile attack. Additionally, the Iran-supported Houthis, Hezbollah, and allied militias in Iraq also launched attacks, albeit on a smaller scale, yet highly synchronized," highlighting the grave threat Iran poses to international peace and security.
More sanctions for Iran
The newly enforced sanctions specifically target key Iranian figures and entities, including Iran's Minister of Defense, Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, and General Gholam Ali Rashida, commander of Khatam al-Anbia, an engineering company under the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' control, alongside the military's general staff and the Khatam al-Anbia firm itself.
In alignment with the G7 countries, including the USA and the United Kingdom, Canada's stringent measures against Iran on Thursday aimed at 200 Iranian nationals and 250 entities, affirming a strong, unified stance among the allies.
Since 2012, Canada has deemed Iran a state sponsor of terrorism and, in 2022, further acknowledged Tehran as a regime deeply involved in terrorist activities and ongoing human rights abuses. This designation effectively bars tens of thousands of officials and Revolutionary Guard members from entering Canada, underscoring Canada’s firm stance against Iran's threatening activities and policies.
