MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2987(RSP))
On the escalating repression of the Baha'i in Iran
B-10-2025-0528
on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Nikos Papandreou, Evin Incir, Daniel Attard
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This resolution condemns the escalating repression of religious and ethnic minorities in Iran, particularly the Baha'i community, and calls for specific actions by Iranian authorities and the EU.¶¶ It demands the overturning of convictions, halting property seizures, repealing the 'Baha'i Question' memorandum, and granting UN access, while urging EU support for persecuted communities.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns the arrest, prosecution, and stigmatization of individuals solely due to their beliefs or identities, including arbitrary detention, unfair trials, and systemic harassment.¶
- Deplores the discriminatory misuse of Article 49 and the unlawful confiscation of Baha'i properties, as well as raids, threats, surveillance, and hate speech.¶
- Demands that Iranian authorities overturn the convictions of Fariba Kamalabadi, Roya Sabet, and six Baha'i women in Hamedan, naming them individually.¶
- Calls for halting discriminatory property seizures, returning confiscated assets, and providing legal remedies and compensation for victims.¶
- Calls on Iranian authorities to repeal the 'Baha'i Question' memorandum and legally recognize the Baha'i faith.¶
- Urges the EU and its Member States to raise violations in diplomatic contacts, support UN monitoring, and provide assistance to persecuted communities, including civil society and legal aid.¶
- Expresses solidarity with all persecuted individuals and calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all persons detained for exercising freedom of religion or belief.¶
- Demands that Iran grant full access to UN human rights mechanisms, including the Special Rapporteur and fact-finding mission.¶
Who is affected
- Baha'i community in Iran, facing property confiscation, arrests, and discrimination.¶¶¶
- Christians in Iran, with at least 53 detained since June 2025.¶
- Iranian authorities, required to overturn convictions, return property, and allow UN access.¶¶¶
- EU and Member States, urged to raise violations and support persecuted communities.¶