Canada Sanctions Iran Military Tech Suppliers

0:00It's March 26th. You're listening to Vancouver News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Cory with the story. Canada has slapped news sanctions on five individuals and four entities tied to Iran's military efforts, specifically targeting those who supply. Technology to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. These targets include business leaders and companies that help build parts for Iran's Shahed drones, which end up in the hands of proxy groups and even Russia for its war in Ukraine. The sanctions freeze any assets these people or groups have in Canada, ban Canadians from dealing with them, and keep the individuals out of the country entirely. Over time, Canada has ramped up pressure on Iran, now hitting a total of 487 people and organizations across its security, intelligence, and economic sectors. Global Affairs says these moves counter Iran's role in fueling conflicts from Ukraine to the Middle East, where attacks on neighbors are shaking up, trade, shipping, and energy

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