...a theocratic Shiite state divided among the Medes, the Persians, and the (Arab) Elamites. Formerly a fairly civilized nation ruled by a Shah, it became a victim of Islamic revolution in 1979. The nation is today noted for
spontaneouslytaking over other countries' embassies, maintaining whorehouses run by clergymen, involvement in international drug trafficking, and financing sock puppet
militiasto extend the regime's influence. The word
Iranis a cognate form of
Aryan.The abbreviation
IRGCis the same idea as
Stürmabteilung (or SA).The term
Supreme Guideis a the modern version form of either
Duceor
Führeror maybe both. They hate
continues to claim control over the strategic waterway amid hostilities with the US.
A statement from the Canadian foreign ministry cited Minister Anita Anand as saying that the sanctions were imposed against the officials "for their activities that have threatened the critical international waterway, and obstructed navigation rights in and around the Strait of Hormuz, contrary to international law."
"The measures align with allies’ and partners’ efforts to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities and malign influence in the Middle East and elsewhere," the statement added, characterizing the announcement as a clear message of Canada’s continued condemnation of Iran’s "destabilizing activities" in the strait that "undermine international peace and security."
Iran has largely closed the waterway to international shipping since its war with the US and Israel began on February 28.
The IRGC struck three commercial vessels belonging to a UAE state-owned company on Friday and early Saturday.
Meanwhile,
...back at the desert island, Bert was realizing to his horror that he'd had only one bottle for one message, and he'd forgotten to include a return address...
the US imposed a blockade on Iran’s southern ports from April 13 to June 18, when both sides agreed to a preliminary framework for peace, only to reinstate it a week later. US Central Command said late Friday that the blockade has redirected 62 Iranian ships, in addition to disabling three and boarding another two "to ensure compliance."
Tehran has set a series of conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including a complete end to the conflict, the release of frozen Iranian assets, and a region-wide ceasefire encompassing Leb
...Formerly inhabited by hardy Phoenecian traders, its official language is now Arabic, with the usual unpleasant side effects....and Gazoo
...Hellhole adjunct to Israel and Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, inhabited by Gazooks. The place was acquired in the wake of the 1967 War and then presented to Paleostinian control in 2006 by Ariel Sharon, who had entered his dotage. It is currently ruled with a rusty iron fist by Hamas with about the living conditions you'd expect. It periodically attacks the Hated Zionist Entity whenever Iran needs a ruckus created or the hard boyz get bored, getting thumped by the IDF in return. The ruling turbans then wave the bloody shirt and holler loudly about
oppressionand
disproportionate response...
"Freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is essential to global trade and energy security. Today’s sanctions target individuals whose actions undermine these principles and threaten global economic and energy security. Canada calls on Iran to de-escalate and respect international navigation rights," the Canadian foreign ministry quoted Anand as saying.
The Canadian sanctions were issued under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA), under which Canada has so far sanctioned 232 Iranian individuals and 260 Iranian entities.