Overview

• Iran has filed a case against Canada at the International Court of Justice, claiming Canada violated Iran's state immunity by allowing civil lawsuits over terrorism against Iran.
• Iran argues Canada should not have allowed lawsuits seeking damages related to Iran's downing of a passenger plane in 2020 and other acts of terrorism.
• An Ontario court awarded $107 million Canadian dollars to families of victims of the downed plane.
• Iran demands Canada overrule any judgments against Iran in Canadian courts and provide compensation for violating Iran's immunity.
• The case is expected to take years, and the ICJ's rulings are legally binding.