March 26, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions against five individuals and four entities under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations.

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.

These measures send a clear and unequivocal message: 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.