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Iran Labels Royal Canadian Navy as Terrorists in Retaliation

12/30/2025

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Islamic Republic of Iran's Foreign Ministry designated the Royal Canadian Navy as a terrorist organization.
Canada labeled the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity on June 19, 2024.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry said the act rests on reciprocity and Article 7 of a 2019 law.
It also rejects the designation as lacking legal basis and condemns Canada’s actions as violations of international law.

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Islamic Republic of Iran's Foreign Ministry designated the Royal Canadian Navy as a terrorist organization.
Canada labeled the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity on June 19, 2024.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry said the act rests on reciprocity and Article 7 of a 2019 law.
It also rejects the designation as lacking legal basis and condemns Canada’s actions as violations of international law.