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Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in Iran

TA-10-2026-0185 · P10_TA(2026)0185 · PE783.303

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The European Parliament resolution condemns Iran's repression and executions of protesters, dissidents, and minorities, and demands an immediate halt to executions and abolition of the death penalty. It calls for release of political prisoners, sanctions on Iranian officials and entities, closure of diplomatic missions, support for the UN fact-finding mission, and measures to ensure accountability and internet access.

Key points

  1. Expresses solidarity with the Iranian people and condemns the regime's accelerating repression and use of the death penalty.
  2. Demands immediate stop to executions and full abolition of the death penalty.
  3. Deplores secret executions of dissidents in March and April 2026, particularly minors, and pays tribute to the executed.
  4. Demands immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners and accountability for violence in detention.
  5. Calls for release of Peyvand and Borna Naimi from the Baha'i community, highlighting minority repression.
  6. Calls on the Council to expand sanctions against Iranian officials, including judiciary, prison administration, IRGC, and entities linked to the Supreme Leader.
  7. Calls for sanctions on assets of IRGC and loyal family members and denial of EU entry.
  8. Urges Member States to close Iranian diplomatic missions involved in transnational repression.
  9. Calls on Commission and Member States to close gaps in sanctions enforcement.
  10. Calls on Member States to resource the UN fact-finding mission, share information, and establish a tribunal for Iran and use universal jurisdiction.
  11. Condemns internet blackout and calls for EU and partners to provide secure internet access tools.
  12. Calls on Member States to consider vulnerability of persecuted Iranians in asylum cases and on EU bodies to make human rights central to any engagement to end the war.

Who is affected

  • Iranian protesters, dissidents, political prisoners, and religious minorities, including Baha'is and minors.
  • Iranian officials, judiciary, prison administration, IRGC, and entities associated with the Supreme Leader face sanctions.
  • Iranian diplomatic missions associated with transnational repression may be closed by Member States.
  • Persecuted Iranians seeking asylum in the EU may have their vulnerability considered.

Figures and deadlines

  • At least 236 minors among protesters killed in the 2025-2026 uprising.