Iran’s unprecedented attack against Israel, the need for de-escalation and an EU response
TA-9-2024-0382 · P9_TA(2024)0382 · PE762.546
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Parliament condemns Iran's drone and missile attack on Israel on 13-14 April 2024 and calls for de-escalation, while deploring the attack on Iran's consulate in Damascus.¶¶¶ It demands expanded EU sanctions on Iran, including listing the IRGC and Hezbollah as terrorist organisations, and urges diplomatic efforts with Gulf countries.¶¶¶ It condemns Hamas's attacks and Israel's disproportionate military response in Gaza, calling for hostage release and humanitarian access.¶ It urges Iran to comply with JCPOA obligations, condemns its nuclear programme, and calls for snapback sanctions if non-compliant.¶ It demands release of EU nationals held hostage, including Johan Floderus and Galaxy Leader crew, and calls for measures against transnational repression.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns Iran's attack on Israel and attacks by proxies, and supports Israel's security.¶
- Deplores attack on Iranian consulate in Damascus, stressing inviolability of diplomatic premises.¶
- Calls for maximum restraint and de-escalation from all parties.¶
- Welcomes expanded EU sanctions on Iran's drone and missile supply, demands urgent implementation, and calls for more listings and preparatory sanctions in banking, oil, aviation.¶
- Reiterates call to list IRGC as terrorist organisation, citing assassinations on EU soil.¶
- Calls for listing Hezbollah in its entirety, and condemns Iran's support to Russia's war.¶
- Urges de-escalation and respect for international law, including UN Charter Article 2(4).¶
- Calls for continued diplomatic efforts with Gulf countries, building on EU-GCC forum.¶
- Deplores Hamas's terrorism and Israel's disproportionate response, demands hostage release and humanitarian access, supports two-state solution.¶
- Calls for improved sanctions enforcement and surveillance of Iranian ships.¶
- Condemns Iran's nuclear non-compliance, urges compliance and possible snapback sanctions.¶
- Demands release of Galaxy Leader crew and MSC Aries, welcomes EU Naval Force ASPIDES.¶
Who is affected
- Iranian authorities: face expanded sanctions, demands to comply with nuclear obligations, and release EU nationals.¶¶¶
- IRGC and Hezbollah: targeted for listing as terrorist organisations.¶¶
- EU institutions and member states: called to implement sanctions, provide cybersecurity support, and assist Iranian civil society.¶¶¶
- EU citizens in Iran: advised against non-essential travel; hostages to be released.¶
- Israeli and Palestinian civilians: affected by conflict; calls for humanitarian access and two-state solution.¶