Brutal repression against protesters in Iran
TA-10-2026-0023 · P10_TA(2026)0023 · PE782.027
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- Full procedure 2026/2565
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Parliament condemns Iran's violent crackdown on protesters since December 2025, expressing solidarity with the Iranian people and demanding an end to violence, executions, and repression.¶¶ It calls for the IRGC to be designated a terrorist organisation, for expanded EU sanctions, and for accountability for those responsible.¶¶ It demands the release of all detained protesters and EU nationals, and an end to internet blackouts, supporting digital access and civil society.¶¶ It supports the Iranian opposition and a democratic transition, and calls for measures against transnational repression and cyber threats.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns the brutal repression and mass murders by the Iranian regime and expresses full solidarity with protesters.¶
- Demands an unconditional end to violence, halting executions, and upholding freedoms of expression and assembly.¶
- Calls for the immediate release of all imprisoned demonstrators and political prisoners.¶
- Calls on the Council to designate the IRGC, including Basij and Quds Force, as terrorist organisations and to expand sanctions against Iranian officials.¶
- Calls for holding Iranian officials accountable and for no perpetrator of repression to be granted asylum in the EU.¶
- Demands the release of all detained protesters, human rights defenders, journalists, and EU nationals, and access for lawyers and observers.¶
- Rejects claims that protests were instigated by foreign agents, noting they stem from popular discontent.¶
- Calls for support to civil society and for a free and democratic transition in Iran, recognising the Iranian people as the sole source of authority.¶¶
- Calls for measures against cyber activities and information manipulation, and for lifting internet bans and supporting secure digital access.¶¶
- Condemns the regime's oppression of women and minorities, and calls for the abolition of the death penalty.¶¶¶
- Supports the Iranian opposition and calls for an inclusive dialogue, and for enhanced EU diplomatic presence and reporting.¶¶¶
- Calls for a special session of the UN Human Rights Council and for accountability efforts, and for restrictions on Iranian diplomats.¶¶¶
Who is affected
- Iranian protesters, political prisoners, and civil society: face repression but receive EU solidarity and calls for release.¶¶
- Iranian authorities and IRGC: subject to demands for sanctions and terrorist designation.¶
- EU Member States and institutions: called on to adopt sanctions, restrict diplomats, and support accountability.¶
- Iranian diaspora in the EU: affected by calls to counter transnational repression and for expulsion of IRGC relatives.¶¶