Overview
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced on December 30 that it designated the Royal Canadian Navy a terrorist organization under domestic law.
- Officials described the move as retaliation for Canada’s June 2024 decision to add the IRGC to its terrorist list.
- The statement referenced Article 7 of Iran’s 2019 law on reciprocal measures aimed at countries that adopt the U.S. IRGC designation.
- Canada’s 2024 listing bars IRGC members from entering the country and allows restrictions on dealings and potential asset seizures.
- Reporting highlights increased tensions between Tehran and Ottawa, with no formal Canadian response or operational impacts detailed at publication.