Tehran has strongly condemned Canada’s newly imposed sanctions against prominent Iranian individuals and institutions, calling them politically motivated. The sanctions target seven individuals and several organizations allegedly linked to arms production and the supply of weapons to Russia for use in the Ukraine war.

Iranian official Isa Kameli denounced Ottawa’s move as “illegal and unlawful,” claiming it violates the human rights of the Iranian people and holds the Canadian government accountable on the international stage. He further argued that the sanctions contradict the UN Charter and international trade regulations.