MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2987(RSP))
On the escalating repression of the Baha'i in Iran
B-10-2025-0526
on behalf of the PfE Group · Rapporteur: Matthieu Valet, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, António Tânger Corrêa, Nikola Bartůšek, Mieke Andriese, Hermann Tertsch, Roberto Vannacci
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This resolution condemns Iran's state-led persecution of the Bahá'í community and calls for an end to discrimination, release of detained Bahá'ís, and equal rights.¶¶¶ It denounces the use of vague Sharia-based charges to criminalize peaceful religious practice and expresses concern over denial of education, employment, and services.¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns the ongoing state-led persecution of the Bahá'í community in Iran and calls on Iranian authorities to cease all forms of discrimination based on religion or belief.¶
- Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all Bahá'ís detained or imprisoned solely for practicing their faith or defending their community's rights.¶
- Expresses deep concern about denial of education, employment, and access to basic services to Bahá'ís and urges authorities to guarantee equal rights for all citizens regardless of religion.¶
- Denounces the Iranian judiciary's use of Sharia law to apply broad charges like 'acting against national security' to criminalize peaceful Bahá'í religious practice.¶