Iran rights official takes swipe at Canada over indigenous children killings
A senior Iranian rights official has denounced Canada for its “hypocritical” double-standard approach to the issue of human rights, after shocking reports…
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Judiciary official slams UN human rights resolution on Iran
An Iranian Judiciary official dismissed a resolution that the UN General Assembly has passed on the human rights situation in Iran, saying…
Canada responsible for complicity in Israeli crimes: Spox
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman urged Canadian officials to stop their systematic policy of genocide, saying that they should hold accountable for their…
Iran censures Canada’s ‘interventionist’ stance on Ukrainian plane crash
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson denounced the “interventionist and unacceptable” comments from Canadian officials on the case of a Ukrainian passenger plane that…
Judiciary Chief: Human Rights tool to put pressure on ‘independent’ states
Terming Canada as a human rights violater, Judiciary Chief noted that today, the notion of human rights has become a tool for putting…
Iran summons Italian envoy to voice protest at Canada’s disrespect for human rights
Iranian foreign ministry on Tuesday summoned the Italian ambassador to Tehran whose country represents Canada’s interests in Iran to protest at Ottawa’s…
Iran slams Canada for meddling in Ukrainian plane case
Tasnim – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson reacted to the reports suggesting Canada has filed a complaint with the ministry regarding the Ukrainian…
Canadian lawyers file lawsuit against Iran over victims of downed Ukrainian plane
Reuters – Canadian lawyers, who previously successfully sued Iran, are seeking class action status in a lawsuit on behalf of victims aboard…
Trudeau vows justice, compensation after Iran admits role in downed plane
Politico – Justin Trudeau’s modus operandi tends to be public measure and restraint. But when it comes to the plane crash over…
Iran strongly condemns Canada’s move in selling assets as flagrant violation of intl. law
MNA – The Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned Canada’s move in selling Iranian properties as ‘illegal’ and in ‘direct…
Canada should be responsible for illegal anti-Iran moves
IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Tuesday that Canada should be accountable for its illegal measures against Iran. Seyyed Abbas Mousavi…
Iran offers condolences to Canada over heat wave victims
MNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman extended sympathies to Canada’s nation over recent heat wave-linked death tolls. Bahram Ghasemi called for all…
Int’l lawyer warns against Canadian officials links with MKO
IRNA – A prominent law expert from Geneva’s Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies urged Canada to be aware of its…
Canada’s bid to restrict ties with Iran just for show
IFP – An Iranian lawmaker says the Canadian government’s agreement with the motion to not restore relations with Iran is a “political…
Iran’s coverage: Bill on restricting Iran ties to hurt Canada’s interests: Tehran
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Canada’s anti-Iran motion “not in line with international security” In response to…
Iran to give reprimanding response to enemy’s plots
IRNA – Canada’s decision to put Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on terrorist groups list is under the influence of international Zionism,…
Canada’s anti-Iran motion “not in line with international security”
MNA – In response to a motion in Canada’s parliament demanding immediate cease of all negotiations on restoring diplomatic ties with Iran,…
Iran condemns Canadian House of Commons’ motion
MNA – Iranian foreign ministry spokesman condemned a motion in Canada’s parliament which demands immediate cease of all negotiations on restoring diplomatic…
Canada presses Iran for details on death of Iranian-Canadian in Tehran jail
Reuters– The Canadian government said on Tuesday it was “seriously concerned” with the circumstances surrounding the death of an Iranian-Canadian dual citizen…
Iran dismisses Canada’s “Meddlesome” statement
IFP- Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned Canada’s interference in internal affairs of Iran, saying that the meddlesome positions of…
Canadian court upholds $1.7 billion ruling against Iran
Press TV- A Canadian court has accused Iran of supporting terrorism, upholding a previous ruling that requires the Islamic Republic to pay…
Iran MPs slam Canada’s disrespecting Iranian nationals rights to vote
May 15, The Iran Project – A number of Iranian parliamentarians say that Canada, despite its claims to support human rights, prevented…
Iran, Canada firm on reestablishing diplomatic ties
MNA – Iran’s deputy FM Ghashghavi said the Canadian government has voiced eagerness to reestablish ties with Iran and the Islamic Republic…
Iran blasts Canadian court ruling as “Unacceptable”
FNA- The Iranian foreign ministry condemned the Ontario court ruling ordering the government of Iran to pay the legal costs of what…
Tehran expects Ottawa’s seriousness for tie resumption
IRNA – Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Bahram Qasemi, said on Monday that Canadian government is expected to be more serious and active in…
Khavari’s extradition, a political issue between Iran and Canada: Police
October 26, The Iran Project – Chief of Iran’s branch of Interpol says the extradition of the fugitive Iranian banker Mahmoud Reza Khavari…
Canadian Minister’s Visit to Iran Sparks Controversy
The Liberal MP Maryam Monsef tried to move back to Afghanistan in 2014. Instead she visited Iran where she was encouraged to…
Canada PM slams previous gov’t for cutting Iran ties
Tehran, Oct 7, IRNA – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday criticized the previous government in the North American nation for…
FM meets his Canadian counterpart in NY
New York, Sept 21, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with his Canadian counterpart Stéphane Dion on issues…
Iran, Canada hold second round of talks
TEHRAN (ISNA)- The second round of negotiations between Iran and Canada was held, said Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for US and Europe,…
Canada confirms it started ‘official’ talks with Iran on renewal of ties
Canadian Foreign Minister Stephane Dion has confirmed that his country has started talks with Iran on the renewal of ties. MOSCOW (Sputnik)…
Iran, Canada to hold first round of talks under bilateral ties
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Iran and Canada’s representatives are going to hold the first round of negotiations in New York under bilateral ties, said…
Canada regrets cutting ties with Iran, wants to re-engage
Canada’s foreign minister says his country’s 2012 move to cut diplomatic ties with Iran has had no positive consequences whatsoever, expressing articulate…
Will Canada change its policy toward Iran?
TEHRAN, Iran — Canadian Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau defeated the incumbent Conservatives on the back of promises of change on Oct.…
Canada ready to re-engage with Russia, Iran
Tehran, Nov 12, IRNA – Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion says Canada will be more constructive in its diplomatic dealings with…
Iran UN envoy upbeat about Tehran-Ottawa ties
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Iranian Permanent Envoy to the UN said he is upbeat about the future of ties between Iran and Canada. “We…
Justin Trudeau to restore Canada’s relationship with Iran
Justin Trudeau, the leader of the Liberal Party, was sworn in as prime minister of Canada on Wednesday morning, ending nearly a…
Ex-Canadian premier stresses reopening embassy in Iran
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien said that the country should reopen its embassy in Tehran. Chretien encouraged Prime Minister-designate…
Polls results show Canadians opposed to extremism: Foreign Ministry
Iran says the outcome of the Canadian general elections showed that the nation seeks to dissociate itself from “extremist” stances, Press TV reports. “This country’s…
‘Skeptical’ Canada won’t lift its Iran sanctions
Canadian officials say they will only ease sanctions if Iran demilitarizes its nuclear program, noting Iran’s record isn’t trustworthy. The Canadian government…