WANA (Feb 14) – The Government of Canada announced new sanctions against seven individuals allegedly connected to Iran, according to a statement released by the country’s foreign ministry.

 

Anita Anand, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, said the measures were imposed under the country’s Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations.

 

Ottawa stated that the sanctions were introduced in coordination with like-minded partners to address what it described as Iran’s “transnational repression, violence, and repressive activities.”

 

According to the Canadian government, the individuals sanctioned are linked to Iranian state institutions that it alleges are involved in intimidation, violence, and repression directed at Iranian dissidents and human rights advocates.

 

Canada said it will continue taking what it called practical steps to counter destabilizing activities attributed to Iran, uphold international law, and stand alongside the Iranian people.

 

The seven individuals named in the sanctions announcement are:

  • Naji Ebrahim Sharifi Zindashti
  • Reza Hamidi Ravari
  • Mohammadreza Ansari
  • Ali Esfanjani
  • Mohammad Abdolrazagh Kanafani
  • Nihat Abdulqader Asan
  • Mohammadreza Naserzadeh