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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2628(RSP))

On the execution spree in Iran and confirmation of the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani

B-10-2025-0226

on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Mariusz Kamiński, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Michał Dworczyk, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Ondřej Krutílek, Veronika Vrecionová, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Alexandr Vondra, Aurelijus Veryga, Assita Kanko

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The resolution condemns the execution spree in Iran and the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, urging Iranian authorities to revoke them and release detainees. It calls on Iran to halt executions violating international law and on the Council to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organisation and extend sanctions.

Key points

  1. Expresses deep concern over politically motivated charges against Ehsani and Hassani and urges Iran to revoke their death sentences and investigate torture and unfair trial allegations.
  2. Strongly condemns systematic repression of ethnic and religious minorities, women, and dissidents, and calls for immediate release of those detained for religion or human rights defence.
  3. Reiterates calls on Iran to halt all executions that disregard international law requirements.
  4. Calls on the Council to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organisation and extend EU sanctions to all responsible for human rights violations.

Who is affected

  • Iranian authorities, including the judiciary and security forces, are urged to revoke death sentences and release detainees.
  • The Council of the EU is called on to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and extend sanctions.

Figures and deadlines

  • Over 900 executions in Iran in 2024; over 250 executions in 2025 so far.