Canada sanctions five Iranian officials over blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Citynews | Aug. 14, 2026, 2:17 p.m. | Original
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced new sanctions today on five Iranian officials for undermining "international peace, security and stability" with the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
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