On the execution spree in Iran and confirmation of the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani
B-10-2025-0228
on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Sebastião Bugalho, Loucas Fourlas, Michael Gahler, Isabel Wiseler-Lima, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Tomas Tobé, Luděk Niedermayer, Seán Kelly, Vangelis Meimarakis, Andrey Kovatchev, Wouter Beke, Danuše Nerudová, Loránt Vincze, Jessica Polfjärd, Łukasz Kohut, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Tomáš Zdechovský, Miriam Lexmann, Inese Vaidere
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The resolution condemns Iran's execution spree and the upheld death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, urging an immediate moratorium and abolition of the death penalty.¶¶ It calls for the release of the two activists and all political prisoners on death row, an end to executions, and fair trials in line with international law.¶¶ It also condemns repression of dissent, targeting of minorities and women, hostage diplomacy, and calls for EU sanctions and designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist.¶¶¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns the use of the death sentence in Iran, used systematically to suffocate dissent, and urges an immediate moratorium leading to abolition.¶
- Condemns the Supreme Court's decision to uphold death sentences against Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, detained in inhumane conditions and subjected to unfair trials.¶
- Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Ehsani and Hassani, all political prisoners on death row, and an immediate halt to all executions.¶
- Condemns systematic targeting of female human rights activists and minorities, especially Kurds, Baha'is and Baluchis, through the death penalty.¶
- Calls on Iranian authorities to reverse unfair and arbitrary trials and confessions under torture, ensuring fair and transparent proceedings per international law.¶
- Stresses support for the Iranian people's democratic aspirations and condemns repression of calls for freedom and justice.¶
- Reiterates condemnation of systemic suppression of human rights movements and persecution of ethnic and religious minorities, including Kurds, Baluchis, Christians, and Baha'is.¶
- Strongly condemns Iran's use of hostage diplomacy.¶
- 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 and government: face demands to halt executions, release prisoners, and ensure fair trials.¶¶¶
- Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani: their release is demanded.
- Political prisoners on death row in Iran: their release is demanded.
- Female activists and minorities (Kurds, Baha'is, Baluchis): condemned targeting via death penalty.¶
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Parliament calls for its designation as terrorist by the Council.¶
Figures and deadlines
- Over 900 executions recorded in Iran in 2024.¶