Ontario court raises amount Iran owes torture victim to $560 million (opens original article in a new tab)

An Ontario court has ordered Iran to pay $560 million to Canadian torture victim Zahed Haftlang, including $360 million in interest over 36 years, under Canada's Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act. The ruling expands the scope of terrorism-related liability to include abuses against Iranian citizens.

• Ontario court ordered Iran to pay $560 million to Canadian torture victim Zahed Haftlang
• Iran's supreme leader may be served with judgment via email if payment not made
• Canadian law allows seizure of Iranian assets to settle terrorism-related court judgments
• Court ruled Iran's actions against Haftlang constituted terrorism under Canadian legislation