Canada expands sanctions against Iran over military support for Russia

According to an Ukrinform correspondent, Canada's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated this on its website.

It is noted that the restrictive measures were imposed on five individuals and four Iranian companies.

"These sanctions target Iranian businesspeople and companies directly involved in the procurement networks that produce and supply sophisticated technology supporting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC's) weapons production and transfers. The transfer by the Islamic Republic of Iran of arms, drones and technology to malign actors, such as Iran's proxy networks and Russia for use in its war of aggression against Ukraine, fuels armed conflict, threatens the sovereignty of other states and violates international norms.," the statement said.

The Foreign Ministry emphasized that "Canada will impose consequences on those who contribute to Iran's destabilizing activities and will not tolerate actions that undermine regional and international peace and security." "Canada will continue to take concrete action to counter Iran's destabilizing activities, uphold international law and stand with the Iranian people as they seek freedom, dignity and respect for their human rights," the ministry added.

As Ukrinform reported, on Thursday Canada imposed sanctions on a hundred vessels of Russia's shadow fleet.