Zarif, Mohammad Javad

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Person
Sanctioned by U.S:
No
Sanctioned by EU:
No
Sanctioned by U.K.:
No
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Yes
Date Sanctioned by Canada:
2022-10-11
Sanctioned by Australia:
No
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Description

Former foreign minister, 2013–211

When dealing with foreign governments and the press, Zarif has repeatedly tried to cover up Iran's human rights abuses. He has denied that Iranian executes political prisoners or that Iran engages in politically motivated prosecutions and arrests at all, and claimed Iran does not prosecute Bahai's because of their beliefs or gay people because of their private conduct.2 

Source:

1. https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/10/canada-imposes-additional-sanctions-on-the-iranian-regime.html

2. https://iranwire.com/en/features/65884/ 

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