Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the Italian ambassador to Tehran in protest at the Canadian government’s decision to blacklist the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and designate it as a so-called “terrorist” entity.

According to The Iran Project, Paola Amadei, whose country represents the Canadian interests in the Islamic Republic, was called in on Thursday by the Director-General for Americas at the Foreign Ministry.

The 59-year-old Italian diplomat received Tehran’s strong protest over Ottawa’s unlawful action that contradicts the rules of international law and was warned about the repercussions of such a move.

The Iranian diplomat also underscored the Islamic Republic’s right to take necessary measures and reciprocal actions.

The Italian ambassador indicated that she would bring the matter to Canadian officials as quickly as possible.