‼️ Canada reimposes economic sanctions on 11 Iranian entities Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand announced on Tuesday that Ottawa is reimposing economic sanctions on 11 Iranian entities under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations, targeting Tehran's nuclear energy sector and defensive ballistic missile program. The announcement was made in Paris during the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, where western diplomats assembled to coordinate diplomatic pressure against Tehran. Global Affairs Canada stated that Ottawa is reversing sanctions relief granted in 2016 under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), aligning its legal framework with Western allies to restrict Iranian financial networks. "Canada’s position is unequivocal: Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon," Anand claimed on Tuesday, attempting to justify the reimposition of economic restrictions. The targeted Iranian organizations had their restrictions lifted a decade ago after verified compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) protocols under the 2015 nuclear agreement. However, Canadian officials pointed to Iran's scaled-back cooperation with IAEA inspectors, a direct response to Washington's unilateral withdrawal from the JCPOA and the imposition of a broad naval and financial blockade, to justify cutting off technology transfers and funding channels. Political observers note that Canada's decision to align with G7 directives underscores Western efforts to maintain punitive economic measures while simultaneously demanding diplomatic concessions from Tehran regarding its defensive weapons programs.