Canada Sanctions 5 Iranians over Strait of Hormuz

OTTAWA - Five senior Iranian officials will face Canadian sanctions for their involvement in activities in the Strait of Hormuz that "undermine international peace".

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said "Freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is essential to global trade and energy security. Today's sanctions target individuals whose actions undermine these principles and threaten global economic and energy security. Canada calls on Iran to de-escalate and respect international navigation rights."

The sanctions target senior officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran, including members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), for "activities that have threatened a critical international waterway".

Anand's actions mean Canada has now sanctioned 232 individuals and 260 entities across Iran's security, intelligence and economic apparatus, according to Global Affairs Canada.
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