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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2704(RSP))

On Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel, the need for de-escalation and the EU response

B-9-2024-0235

on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Pedro Marques, Evin Incir, Raphaël Glucksmann, Elena Yoncheva

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This resolution condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and Israel's retaliatory strikes, urging de-escalation and restraint. It calls for expanded EU sanctions on Iran, including designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization, and supports a two-state solution.

Key points

  1. Condemns Iran's attacks on Israel as an unprecedented escalation and a threat to regional security, and expresses solidarity with Israel.
  2. Condemns Israel's attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus as infringing international law and the Vienna Convention.
  3. Condemns Israel's retaliatory actions of 19 April 2024 and warns that further escalation would benefit Iran's interests.
  4. Urges Israel and Iran to prevent further escalation and cease attacks, and calls on all parties to exercise restraint.
  5. Recalls that Israel and Iran have the right to defend themselves within international law, but stresses that retaliatory attacks violate the right to life.
  6. Calls on the EU to engage in de-escalation efforts and encourages member states to comply with arms export controls.
  7. Calls on the US to maintain pressure on Israel, and on Russia and China to exert influence over Iran for de-escalation.
  8. Condemns Iran's destabilizing role and notes the presence of Iran's allies near Israel.
  9. Calls for de-escalation along the Israeli-Lebanese border and condemns recent airstrikes and missile launches.
  10. Welcomes EU sanctions on Iran and calls for expanding them, including considering a cessation of global oil exports by Iran.
  11. Condemns Iranian supply of ballistic missiles and drones to Russia, and calls for measures to prevent reciprocal transfers.
  12. Calls for designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization and imposing sanctions on Iranian officials, and condemns Houthi attacks on shipping.

Who is affected

  • Iran and Israel are urged to cease hostilities and exercise restraint.
  • EU member states are called on to expand sanctions and consider oil export cessation.
  • The IRGC would be designated as a terrorist organization, affecting its status.
  • Crews of seized vessels (Galaxy Leader and MSC Aries) are to be released.

Figures and deadlines

  • Over 300 missiles and drones fired at Israel on 13 April 2024; 95% intercepted.
  • 120 ballistic missiles and over 30 cruise missiles launched.
  • Seven IRGC officers killed in Damascus strike on 1 April 2024.
  • 99% of drones and missiles intercepted.
  • 14 soldiers wounded in Hezbollah attack on 17 April 2024.