MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2753(RSP))
On the case of Ahmadreza Jalali in Iran
B-10-2025-0296
on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Evin Incir, Chloé Ridel
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A resolution on the case of Ahmadreza Jalali in Iran condemns his death sentence, demands his release and medical care, and calls for an end to executions and hostage diplomacy.¶¶¶ It urges the Council to designate the IRGC as terrorist, expand sanctions, and demands UN access and intensified diplomatic efforts.¶¶¶ It commends the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement and stresses human rights improvements in EU-Iran engagement.¶¶
Key points
- Expresses grave concern over Ahmadreza Jalali's case, condemns his death sentence based on a coerced confession, and demands his immediate, unconditional release and transfer to a hospital.¶
- Reiterates opposition to the death penalty, urges Iran to introduce an immediate moratorium, and demands cessation of all executions.¶
- Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all EU and dual citizens detained in Iran to end hostage diplomacy.¶
- Deplores torture, solitary confinement, forced confessions, and denial of legal defence, urging Iran to uphold its international human rights obligations.¶
- Urges the Council to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation and expand targeted sanctions under the EU human rights sanctions regime.¶
- Demands that Iran grant full access to UN human rights mechanisms, including the Special Rapporteur and fact-finding mission, to investigate abuses.¶
- Calls on the High Representative and Member States to intensify diplomatic efforts for Jalali's release, including in bilateral negotiations and EU-Iran human rights dialogue.¶
- Commends Iran's women-led "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement and encourages the EU to increase funding for women, minorities, and independent academics.¶
- Emphasises that demonstrable human rights improvements and release of political prisoners must be central to all EU-Iran engagement.¶
Who is affected
- Ahmadreza Jalali: resolution demands his release and medical care.¶
- EU and dual citizens detained in Iran: resolution calls for their release.¶
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: resolution urges its designation as terrorist.¶
- Iranian authorities: resolution urges them to stop executions, torture, and hostage diplomacy.¶¶
- Women, minorities, and independent academics in Iran: resolution encourages EU funding for them.¶