The Canadian government announced a list of 12 universities and research institutes in Iran, stating that these centers are directly or indirectly linked to military and security entities, and therefore, researchers collaborating with these universities will not receive government funding. The list includes Sharif University of Technology, Beheshti University, and the Pasteur Institute of Iran, among others, such as the Aerospace Research Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, the Defense Industries Educational and Research Institute, Imam Hossein University, the Institute of Applied Physics, the Iranian Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, the Explosion Research Center, the Physics Studies Center, and the Sattari Air Force University. In addition to the mentioned universities and research institutes in Iran, Canada also included several universities from China and Russia in this list, stating that the aim of this action is to protect advanced technologies. Following the death of Mahsa Amini and widespread protests by Iranians, Canada declared that it considers the Iranian government a regime involved in terrorism and gross and systematic human rights violations. The country also announced that through strict regulations, it has effectively barred tens of thousands of officials from the Islamic Republic and members of the IRGC from entering and residing in Canada. The Canada Border Security Agency recently announced that the cases of 10 senior officials of the Islamic Republic residing in Canada have been sent to the Immigration Commission for deportation, with 9 cases likely leading to expulsion. Collective solidarity of Iranians in Canada with the people of Israel in a rally for the freedom of hostages. On the line: Canada has turned on the first light; forming a case for the expulsion of regime officials from this country. Continuing to handle the cases of affiliates of the Islamic Republic; Majid Iranmanesh has asked Canada not to expel him. The second government official of the Islamic Republic is on the verge of expulsion from Canada; Majid Iranmanesh will be tried on January 17. Canada announced another expulsion related to the Islamic Republic: Rouhollah Firouznameh. Global News: Canada has formed a case for the expulsion of a senior official from Iran's Ministry of Interior.
Canada Denies Research Funding to 12 Iranian Universities and Research Institutes
Canada has denied research funding to 12 Iranian universities due to their links with military and security entities. This decision follows Canada's stance on the Iranian government's involvement in terrorism and human rights violations. The move is significant as it reflects Canada's ongoing efforts to isolate the Iranian regime internationally.
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📰 What Happened
Canada denies research funding to 12 Iranian universities linked to military entities.
- Canadian government announce 12 Iranian universities and research institutes
- Canadian government bar researchers collaborating with these universities
- Canada Border Security Agency deport 10 senior officials of the Islamic Republic
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Canada's denial of funding to Iranian universities highlights concerns over military ties.
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