On the brutal repression against protestors in Iran
B-10-2026-0071
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Hannah Neumann, Maria Ohisalo, Mārtiņš Staķis, Erik Marquardt, Katrin Langensiepen, Nicolae Ștefănuță, Cristina Guarda, Catarina Vieira, Rasmus Nordqvist, Mounir Satouri, Saskia Bricmont, Mélissa Camara, Tineke Strik, Kira Marie PeterHansen, Ville Niinistö, Benedetta Scuderi, Marie Toussaint, Isabella Lövin, Alice Kuhnke
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Parliament condemns Iran's lethal crackdown on protesters, demands an end to violence, release of detainees, and restoration of internet and telecoms.¶¶¶ It calls for EU sanctions, including designating the IRGC as terrorist, asset freezes, and measures against diplomatic misuse, while urging support for Iranian people and civil society.¶¶¶ It also calls for protection pathways for at-risk Iranians, including humanitarian visas and suspension of returns, and for accountability efforts.¶¶¶
Key points
- Expresses solidarity with the Iranian protest movement and condemns the regime's lethal crackdown, urging an immediate stop to bloodshed and adherence to international law.¶¶
- Demands the immediate and unconditional release of all detained protesters and warns against using the death penalty against them.¶
- Condemns internet shutdowns and telecommunications disruptions, urging the Iranian government to restore full access and connectivity.¶¶
- Calls for granting unhindered access to the UN fact-finding mission and for EU support to extend its mandate and request a special session of the UN Human Rights Council.¶¶
- Insists that the Iranian people determine their future government and calls for EU support for free and fair elections and a democratic future.¶
- Calls for strict implementation of existing sanctions, closing loopholes, extending measures to all responsible officials, and counteracting sanctions evasion.¶
- Reiterates the call to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organisation and demands transparency in that process.¶
- Calls for strict implementation of asset freezes on the Central Bank of Iran and major commercial banks, coordinated at EU level.¶
- Condemns misuse of diplomatic missions for repression and calls for coordinated measures, including expulsion of ambassadors and closure of embassies involved.¶
- Calls for assessing an EU-supported digital connectivity relief package for the Iranian people, including alternative communication infrastructure.¶
- Calls for emergency protection pathways, fair asylum procedures, medical treatment for injured Iranians, visa extensions, and suspension of returns to Iran.¶
- Calls for increased support for Iranian civil society, accountability efforts, and socio-economic support for the Iranian people.¶¶¶
Who is affected
- Iranian protesters and detainees: calls for their release and protection from execution.¶
- Iranian people: subject to internet blackout and telecom disruptions; calls for restoration of services.¶¶
- Iranian civil society and NGOs: calls for increased EU political and financial support.¶
- Iranian nationals in the EU and refugees in third countries: calls for protection pathways and support.¶¶
- Iranian regime and IRGC: subject to sanctions and potential terrorist designation.¶¶