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

On Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel and the urgent need for an EU response

B-9-2024-0237

on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Bart Groothuis, Petras Auštrevičius, Fabio Massimo Castaldo, Bernard Guetta, Michael Kauch, Nathalie Loiseau, Urmas Paet, Dragoş Pîslaru, Frédérique Ries, Ramona Strugariu, Dragoş Tudorache, Hilde Vautmans

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Parliament condemns Iran's attack on Israel and calls for de-escalation, expanded sanctions, and listing the IRGC as a terrorist organization. It urges a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, release of hostages, and a two-state solution. It demands Iran comply with nuclear obligations, release EU hostages, and stop supporting proxies. It calls for measures against Iranian influence, including sanctions, cybersecurity support, and countering disinformation.

Key points

  1. Condemns Iran's attack on Israel and supports Israel's security, calling for restraint and de-escalation.
  2. Welcomes sanctions on Iran's drone and missile capabilities and calls for expanding them to more entities and sectors.
  3. Calls for adding the IRGC to the EU terrorist list, arguing a court decision is not necessary.
  4. Calls for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, release of hostages, dismantling Hamas, and humanitarian access.
  5. Supports a two-state solution based on 1967 lines with Jerusalem as capital of both states.
  6. Condemns Iran's nuclear non-compliance and urges snapback sanctions if it does not comply.
  7. Calls for Hezbollah to disarm and condemns its attacks and repression.
  8. Urges release of Galaxy Leader hostages and action against Iran's hostage diplomacy.
  9. Calls for biometric documentation of Iranian travellers and sanctions on IRGC family members.
  10. Calls for cybersecurity support and VPNs for opposition in Iran.
  11. Calls for countering lobbying by groups not sharing European values and possible expulsion from Transparency Registry.

Who is affected

  • Iranian regime and IRGC face expanded sanctions and possible terrorist listing.
  • EU citizens in Iran face travel ban and need for release.
  • Iranian diaspora in EU gets protection from intimidation and disinformation.
  • EU institutions and member states must implement sanctions and strategies.

Figures and deadlines

  • Over 300 drones and missiles fired by Iran on 13 April 2024.
  • 105 out of 110 ballistic missiles intercepted.
  • 60 000 Israelis and 30 000 Lebanese displaced.
  • At least 853 people executed in Iran in 2023.
  • Two dozen EU nationals arbitrarily detained.