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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2733(RSP))

On Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in Iran

B-10-2026-0259

on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Rima Hassan

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This resolution expresses solidarity with the people of Iran and condemns repression, executions, and foreign air strikes. It calls for releasing detainees, ending the death penalty, and ensuring independent monitoring and humanitarian access. It also condemns US and Israeli strikes, criticizes the EU's inconsistent application of international law, and calls for targeted sanctions instead of general economic sanctions.

Key points

  1. Expresses full solidarity with the people in Iran, victims of both Iranian authorities’ deadly repression and unlawful US and Israeli attacks.
  2. Calls on Iranian authorities to cease repression and release all political detainees, including Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi.
  3. Stands with the Iranian people in their legitimate struggle for their right to decide their political future free from coercion and foreign interference.
  4. Firmly condemns the sharp rise in executions; reiterates strong opposition to the death penalty and urges a moratorium as a first step towards abolition.
  5. Condemns unequivocally the use of arbitrary detention, torture, inhumane prison conditions and disproportionate sentences.
  6. Urges independent international monitoring, including cooperation with the UN Fact-Finding Mission on Iran, to document violations and enable accountability.
  7. Calls for international observers and humanitarian organizations to be granted unhindered access to all those detained.
  8. Calls on the EU and Member States to support secure, independent internet access in Iran, including through Eutelsat/OneWeb connectivity, to protect civil society.
  9. Condemns all indiscriminate attacks affecting civilians in Iran, regrets the absence of a clear condemnation by VP/HR Kallas of Israeli and US strikes, and calls for consistent application of international law and an independent investigation.
  10. Strongly condemns US and Israeli air strikes on Iranian territory, including the bombing of a school in Minab killing at least 165 children, and recalls that attacks on civilians may constitute serious violations of international humanitarian law.
  11. Considers general economic sanctions counterproductive as they primarily affect civilians; calls for targeted sanctions against those responsible for repression.

Who is affected

  • The people of Iran, including protesters, dissidents, political prisoners, and religious minorities, who face repression and executions.
  • Iranian authorities, who are called on to cease repression, release detainees, and end executions.
  • The EU and its Member States, called on to support internet access and apply international law consistently.
  • The US and Israel, whose air strikes on Iran are condemned.

Figures and deadlines

  • At least 2,362 civilians killed, including 383 children, and over 32,314 civilians injured by foreign air strikes.
  • At least 31 individuals executed since March 2026 following unfair trials.
  • At least 1,639 executions in 2025, the highest annual number documented since 1989.
  • At least 165 children killed in the bombing of the school in Minab.