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

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

B-9-2024-0252

on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Anna Fotyga, Ryszard Czarnecki, Charlie Weimers, Adam Bielan, Witold Jan Waszczykowski, Andżelika Anna Możdżanowska, Bogdan Rzońca, Elżbieta Rafalska, Assita Kanko, Veronika Vrecionová, Alexandr Vondra, Hermann Tertsch, Anna Zalewska

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This resolution condemns Iran's attack on Israel, expresses solidarity with Israel, and calls for de-escalation and an EU response, including sanctions and designations. It demands the release of hostages and detainees, condemns human rights abuses in Iran, and calls for a revised EU strategy and suspension of JCPOA negotiations. It also addresses Iran's support for terrorism, military cooperation with Russia and North Korea, and maritime security in the Red Sea.

Key points

  1. Condemns Iran's attack on Israel and reiterates Israel's right to self-defence, calling on Iran to avert further escalation.
  2. Commends the US, UK, France and Jordan for intercepting Iranian missiles and drones, and welcomes cooperation among allies.
  3. Welcomes Council's intention to impose further restrictive measures on Iran, especially on unmanned aerial vehicles and missiles, and encourages member states to increase counter-drone efforts.
  4. Calls on the Council to designate the IRGC, its subsidiary forces and Hezbollah's military wing as terrorist organisations.
  5. Condemns the seizure of MSC Aries and Galaxy Leader, calls for release of crews, and stresses freedom of navigation.
  6. Deplores Iran's hostage diplomacy and calls for release of Johan Floderus, Ahmadreza Djalali, and other detainees.
  7. Condemns human rights abuses, calls for end to discriminatory laws and mandatory hijab, and respect for minorities.
  8. Condemns weaponisation of death penalty, calls for immediate cessation and abolition.
  9. Calls for expansion of EU sanctions to include Supreme Leader Khamenei, President Raisi, and Prosecutor-General Montazeri.
  10. Calls for revised EU Iran strategy, suspension of JCPOA negotiations, and full cooperation with IAEA.
  11. Condemns Iran's supplying drones to Russia and its role in Captagon proliferation, and calls for EU response.
  12. Calls for sanctions to disrupt Iran-North Korea missile cooperation and full enforcement of existing sanctions.

Who is affected

  • Iran: faces condemnation, calls for sanctions and designations, and demands to release hostages and cease human rights abuses.
  • Israel: receives solidarity and support for self-defence.
  • EU institutions: called upon to impose sanctions, revise strategy, and suspend JCPOA negotiations.
  • Hezbollah and IRGC: targeted for terrorist designation.
  • Hostages and detainees: their release is demanded.

Figures and deadlines

  • 180 explosive drones, 120 ballistic missiles and 30 cruise missiles launched by Iran on 14 April 2024.
  • 99 % interception rate of Iranian missiles and drones.
  • 1 200 Israelis murdered and 253 kidnapped on 7 October 2023.
  • Around 60 000 Israelis and 30 000 Lebanese displaced since 7 October.
  • Over 800 people executed in Iran in 2023.
  • Between 400 and 500 women murdered in 'honour killings' annually.