On Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in Iran
B-10-2026-0260
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Hannah Neumann, Maria Ohisalo, Alice Kuhnke, Rasmus Nordqvist, Nicolae Ștefănuță, Mounir Satouri, Vladimir Prebilič, Erik Marquardt, Catarina Vieira
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This resolution condemns Iran's repression of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities, including executions, torture, mass arrests and internet shutdowns. It urges Iran to halt executions, release detainees, and allow international access to detention facilities. It also calls for EU sanctions, visa support, and aid to civil society.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns the Iranian regime's repression, including unlawful lethal force, executions, torture, mass arrests, forced disappearances and internet shutdowns.¶
- Expresses solidarity with the people of Iran and calls on the US, Israel and Iran to comply with international humanitarian law.¶
- Urges Iranian authorities to end killings, release detainees, lift charges against Nasrin Sotoudeh and Narges Mohammadi, and restore internet access.¶
- Condemns rising executions, especially of minorities, and urges a moratorium on capital punishment and due process.¶
- Condemns mass arrests and violations of detainees' rights, including forced confessions and mock executions.¶
- Denounces detention conditions and demands international access to detention facilities.¶
- Welcomes the listing of the IRGC as a terrorist organization and calls for continued sanctions and action against sanction evasion.¶
- Urges member states to extend visas and residence permits to at-risk Iranians and suspend forced returns.¶
- Encourages the Commission to support protesters and civil society with material, humanitarian, legal, medical and financial aid, including secure communications.¶
Who is affected
- Iranian authorities: must halt executions, release detainees, and allow international access to prisons.¶¶¶
- Iranian protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and minorities: face repression but receive EU solidarity and support.¶¶¶
- EU and member states: called to impose sanctions, prevent evasion, and provide visas and aid.¶¶