On the brutal repression against protestors in Iran
B-10-2026-0083
on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Adam Bielan, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Reinis Pozņaks, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Rihards Kols, Jaak Madison, Maciej Wąsik, Carlo Fidanza, BertJan Ruissen, Alexandr Vondra, Geadis Geadi, Alberico Gambino, Mariusz Kamiński, Michał Dworczyk, Aurelijus Veryga, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Dick Erixon, Beatrice Timgren, Charlie Weimers, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Assita Kanko, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Ivaylo Valchev, Marlena Maląg, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Bogdan Rzońca, Nora Junco García, Diego Solier
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This resolution condemns Iran's violent crackdown on protests since late 2025, expresses solidarity with the Iranian people, and calls for an end to repression, release of detainees, and respect for human rights.¶¶¶ It demands EU sanctions against Iranian officials, designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization, and preparation for regime collapse, while urging member states to close embassies.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns the Iranian regime's brutal violence against protesters and expresses solidarity with the Iranian people.¶¶
- Calls on Iranian authorities to halt killings, restore internet access, allow peaceful protests, release all detained for peaceful exercise of rights, and stop criminalizing dissent, religious practice, and women's autonomy.¶
- Urges repeal or amendment of laws enabling human rights violations, including mandatory dress regulations and national security offences used against religious minorities.¶
- Asks the EU and member states to raise violations in forums, support accountability mechanisms, and ensure sanctions are targeted and evidence-based.¶
- Calls for additional targeted sanctions against officials responsible for repression, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian.¶
- Demands the Council designate the IRGC in its entirety as a terrorist organization.¶
- Encourages member states to consider closing their embassies and recalling ambassadors to Iran.¶
- Calls for preparation for all scenarios, including regime collapse, and ensuring no perpetrator of repression is granted asylum in the EU.¶
Who is affected
- Iranian authorities and security forces face demands to stop violence and release detainees.¶¶
- EU institutions and member states are called to impose sanctions and designate the IRGC as terrorist.¶¶
- Iranian people, including protesters, women, and religious minorities, are supported in their demands for rights.¶¶
Figures and deadlines
- At least 2 550 deaths reported, including more than 2 400 protesters, children and bystanders.¶