Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand stated that Ottawa will not establish diplomatic relations with Tehran unless there is a regime change, emphasizing the need for Iran to address human rights violations. She announced additional sanctions on seven individuals linked to Iranian state bodies responsible for repression. Canada severed ties with Iran in 2012 over human rights issues and continues to pursue legal action regarding the downing of a passenger plane. Meanwhile, the US has increased its military presence in the Middle East.
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