Canada reimposes sanctions on 11 entities over Iranian non-compliance with nuclear obligations

Canada reimposed sanctions against 11 Iranian entities on Tuesday over concerns regarding Iran’s nuclear program and Tehran’s refusal to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Foreign Minister Anita Anand confirmed.

Sanctions against the entities, which include Iranian nuclear procurement companies, oil companies, and banks, were previously lifted in 2016 “in recognition of Iran’s progress under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA),” according to Canada’s foreign ministry.

In 2025, Iran’s non-compliance with IAEA inspections and other nuclear obligations triggered the reinstatement of UN sanctions, eventually leading to Canada also reinstating some sanctions.