Mikhail Ulyanov, the Permanent Representative to International Organizations, criticized Canada for imposing sanctions on a vast array of Iranian institutions and individuals. One of the most notable targets was the Iran-based, English-language Press TV.
“rights violations,” and views it as a broader move towards Western-style authoritarianism.
“This is a sign of weakness. Moreover, this is yet another sign of the authoritarian trends in the West,” Ulyanov proclaimed in a Twitter post that he published October 5.
He continued, “No space for competition of different views. Just dictate and brainwashing.”
The Canadian government revealed its new set of sanctions against Iran in a statement published on October 3.
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