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Several countries moved to tighten sanctions on Iran this week. Canada announced sanctions against ten Iranian individuals and entities, citing threats to international peace and human rights violations. The UAE's central bank separately sanctioned local branches of Iran's Bank Melli, accusing it of violating local laws including terror-financing rules. Additionally, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed potential further sanctions on countries doing business with Iran and Russia in a meeting with his Indian counterpart, signaling continued Western pressure on Tehran's economic lifelines.