Overview
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced the designation on December 30, 2025, calling Canada’s IRGC listing contrary to international law.
- Officials referenced Article 7 of a 2019 Iranian law authorizing reciprocal measures against countries adopting the U.S. stance on the IRGC.
- Canada’s June 2024 designation bars IRGC members from entering, restricts dealings with them, and enables seizure of related assets.
- The Iranian statement did not outline enforcement steps or operational consequences for Canadian naval personnel, ships, or activities.
- Reporting describes heightened diplomatic strain between the countries, and Canada had not issued a formal response at the time of publication.