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Canada imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials and entities

Canada sanctions Iran human rights digital surveillance political repression foreign policy

Canada has announced a new round of sanctions targeting five senior Iranian security and government officials, as well as five state-run entities. The measures were introduced by Global Affairs Canada in response to the Iranian regime’s role in the repression of its population.

According to the Canadian government, the sanctioned individuals and organizations have contributed to the suppression of dissent and the restriction of fundamental freedoms. Specific accusations include involvement in digital surveillance, censorship, arbitrary detention, intimidation, and unlawful violence.

The announcement follows a period of significant unrest in Iran, where protests initially sparked by living costs evolved into anti-government demonstrations. While Iranian authorities reported over 3,000 deaths during the unrest, international rights groups have suggested the death toll may be higher.

This latest action is part of a broader history of Canadian sanctions against Iran. Since 2002, Canada has implemented 24 rounds of sanctions affecting 237 individuals and 265 entities.

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Anita Anand · Global Affairs Canada · Government of Canada · Iran

Claims

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  • [● 3 SOURCES] Canada has imposed new sanctions on five senior Iranian security and government officials and five state-run entities. www.kaweru.com · www.arabnews.pk · www.elbalad.news
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Iranian authorities reported more than 3,000 deaths resulting from recent unrest. www.kaweru.com · www.arabnews.pk
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The targeted individuals and entities are accused of participating in digital surveillance, censorship, unlawful violence, arbitrary detention, and intimidation. www.kaweru.com · www.arabnews.pk · www.elbalad.news
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The sanctions aim to address efforts to suppress dissent and restrict fundamental freedoms in Iran. www.arabnews.pk · www.elbalad.news
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Since 2002, Canada has conducted 24 rounds of sanctions targeting 237 Iranian individuals and 265 entities. www.arabnews.pk

Sources

Iran : le Canada annonce de nouvelles sanctions contre des responsables et des entités de l’État - Kaweru Infos, Site d'information et d'actualités [www.kaweru.com]
Canada : cinq responsables et cinq entités iraniens sanctionnés pour répression numérique et violations des droits humains » – Aljazayr. com [fr.aljazayr.com]
Canada imposes new sanctions on Iran officials, entities [www.arabnews.pk]
كندا تفرض عقوبات جديدة على مسؤولين وكيانات إيرانية بسبب انتهاكات حقوق الإنسان [www.elbalad.news]
Canada : nouvelles sanctions contre cinq responsables iraniens [vantbefinfo.com]