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

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

B-9-2024-0249

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Hannah Neumann, Bronis Ropė, Henrike Hahn, Francisco Guerreiro

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This resolution condemns Iran's attack on Israel on 13-14 April 2024 and the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, urging de-escalation and respect for international law. It calls for diplomatic efforts, further EU sanctions on Iran, adding the IRGC to the EU terror list, and addressing the Gaza ceasefire and human rights in Iran.

Key points

  1. Calls on all actors to de-escalate and prevent further destabilisation in the region.
  2. Condemns Iran's attack on Israel on 13-14 April 2024 as a violation of international law, particularly Article 2(4) of the UN Charter.
  3. Condemns the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on 1 April 2024, stressing the inviolability of diplomatic premises.
  4. Urges all parties to refrain from the threat or use of force and to respect international law and humanitarian law.
  5. Calls on the VP/HR and Member States to step up diplomatic efforts with international partners, including Gulf countries.
  6. Encourages regional security arrangements and calls on the US and EU for assistance.
  7. Reiterates the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, release of hostages, and full humanitarian access.
  8. Supports a two-state solution based on 1967 borders.
  9. Urges the Council to adopt restrictive measures against Iran, targeting UAVs and missiles, and to prevent sanctions circumvention.
  10. Reiterates calls to add the IRGC to the EU terror list.
  11. Calls for an immediate cessation of the death penalty in Iran and release of political prisoners and detained EU nationals.
  12. Expresses support for Iranian civil society and calls for increased support for human rights defenders.

Who is affected

  • Iran and its regime: faces condemnation, calls for sanctions, and demands to stop repression and release prisoners.
  • Israel: its attack on the consulate is condemned, but its right to self-defence is not recognised for Iran.
  • EU institutions and member states: called on to impose sanctions, support human rights defenders, and pursue diplomacy.
  • Iranian civil society and human rights defenders: receive support and solidarity.

Figures and deadlines

  • 13 and 14 April 2024: dates of Iran's attack on Israel.
  • 1 April 2024: date of the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus.
  • 19 April 2024: date of Israel's alleged retaliation near Isfahan.
  • 7 October 2023: date of Hamas attacks and start of regional destabilisation.
  • 22 April 2024: date of the first EU-Gulf Cooperation Council High-Level Forum.