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On December 30, 2025, Iran declared the Royal Canadian Navy a terrorist organization in retaliation for Canada’s 2024 designation of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) as a terror group. Iran’s Foreign Ministry stated the move was based on reciprocity and in response to Canada’s actions. Canada’s earlier designation of the IRGC stemmed from concerns about human rights abuses, destabilizing actions, and the downing of Flight PS752, which killed many Canadians. This follows similar designations by the United States and Australia.

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Iran Retaliates, Designates Royal Canadian Navy as Terrorist Organization

TEHRAN, Iran – December 30, 2025 (The Hindu e-Paper) – In a move sharply escalating tensions, Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced today that it is designating the Royal Canadian Navy as a terrorist organization. The decision, officials stated, is a direct response to Canada’s June 2024 blacklisting of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

The Ministry released a statement claiming the designation was implemented “within the framework of reciprocity,” accusing Canada of violating international law by labeling the IRGC, the ideological arm of the Iranian military, a terrorist entity. The statement stopped short of detailing specific ramifications the designation would have on the Canadian navy.

Canada initially designated the IRGC as a terrorist group citing concerns about human rights abuses both inside and outside of Iran, as well as the group’s alleged efforts to destabilize the international order. A major factor in Canada’s decision was the downing of Flight PS752 in January 2020, in which the IRGC admitted responsibility for mistakenly shooting down the passenger plane shortly after takeoff from Tehran, killing all 176 on board, including 85 Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The move follows similar designations by the United States in 2019 and Australia last month. Canada severed diplomatic ties with Iran in 2012, calling the country the most significant threat to global peace. The Iranian designation comes amid already strained relations between the two countries.

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