Canada sanctions five Iranian officials over Strait of Hormuz threats
14 August 2026 · All day · Political event · North America
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Canada's Foreign Ministry announced on Friday, August 14, 2026 (23 Mordad 1405), that under its Special Economic Measures Act it imposed new sanctions on five Iranian individuals, including officials linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The stated reason was threats to Strait of Hormuz security and violations of international navigation rights. Foreign Minister Anita Anand described the move as aligned with allied efforts to stabilize the strait.
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- Status
- Sanctions imposed as announced
- Number of individuals sanctioned
- 5
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