Canadian officials have imposed new sanctions against Iran to replace the sanctions that expired under the so-called “nuclear deal”. This was reported with reference to a statement from the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs. RIA News.
UN sanctions on Iran’s missile program ended on October 18. Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs said Ottawa would continue to pressure Tehran in coordination with the US, UK and EU as concerns persist about Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes.
New sanctions were imposed on 18 individuals and 56 organizations that participated in, supported, facilitated or financed Iranian programs.
In the statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was stated that the sanctions also targeted current and former senior officials of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and related organizations.
Previously reportedThe United States has added ten individuals and eight entities from Iran to its list of sanctions aimed at Iran and its non-proliferation.
Formerly US Treasury extended Sanctions against Russia.