Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland on Canada's relationship with Iran and former prime minister Stephen Harper's decision to speak out in support of U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to abandon the Iran nuclear deal. Iranian officials claimed Seyed-Emami committed suicide in prison — a claim the family has rejected. His widow and sons were subjected to a pressure campaign by Iranian officials to stop questioning the official version of his death. Canadian officials have received assistance in the case from Italy, which maintains a diplomatic presence in the Islamic Republic. Global Affairs Canada also has published a post-sanctions Guide for Canadian Businesses Considering Iran.

Source: CBC News May 10, 2018 07:52 UTC