Montreal - (AFP) - Canada announced the imposition of more sanctions on Iran, on the grounds of human rights violations during the demonstrations taking place in the country.

The sanctions affect three Iranian entities and 17 individuals, including the prosecutor in the Iranian Revolutionary Court, Saeed Mortazavi, former Foreign Minister Muhammad Javad Zarif, senior officials in state media, and a former defense minister.

Canadian sanctions prohibit dealing with targeted persons and entities, freeze any assets they have in Canada, and prevent the 17 people from entering the country.

Foreign Minister Melanie Jolie said, "The Iranian regime's actions speak for themselves. The world has watched for years (the regime) as it implements an agenda of violence, fear and propaganda."

Since September 16, Iran has been witnessing protests sparked by the death of the young woman, Mahsa Amini, three days after she was arrested by the morality police for not adhering to the strict dress code.

Canada announced last week that it would permanently deny entry to more than ten thousand members of the "criminal" Iranian regime, including members of the Revolutionary Guards, which Ottawa accuses of committing "heinous" acts against the Iranian people.

In total, Canada imposed sanctions on 83 Iranians and 173 entities, in line with other countries such as the United States.