Systematic repression of human rights in Iran, notably the cases of Pakhshan Azizi and Wrisha Moradi, and the taking of EU citizens as hostages
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands: Parliament adopted the text on 23 January 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- ✓ Tabled for plenary
- ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 23 January 2025
- ✓ Parliament’s position Final
How a file moves through Parliament
A file is referred to one lead committee (others may give an opinion). Its rapporteur writes a draft report, committee members table amendments, and the committee votes to adopt the report. The report is then tabled for all MEPs; political groups can table further amendments, which are voted on before the final vote in plenary. The adopted resolution is Parliament’s final position; it is not itself law.
The text, version by version
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament: Adds condemnation of Jamshid Sharmahd's murder and demands details and return of remains. Adds support for UN human rights mechanisms in Iran, urging full access and mandate renewal. see the changes →
Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary: The resolution now includes new paragraphs on releasing EU nationals and designating the IRGC as terrorist, while dropping specific references to individual cases and legal grounds. The first recital is rephrased to describe the human rights situation with added details on executions and protests. see the changes →
Newest version first. Open a version to read it in full. “What changed” shows the differences paragraph by paragraph; ✦ lines are AI-written from the texts themselves.
Timeline
- Plenary stage
- 23 January 2025 Plenary voteSitting of 23 January 2025 📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0063/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0066/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0067/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0073/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0082/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0085/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0086/2025📄 Adopted text TA10-0004/2025Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majorityFor 556 Against 6 Abstained 42
Final vote — text as a whole at 12:10 · 92% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Show all 16 ballots in voting order
RejectedAdopted3. Separate vote on paragraph 6AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded4. Separate vote on paragraph 6AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded5. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 6Rejectedelectronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recordedAdopted7. Separate vote on paragraph 7AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedAdopted9. Final vote — text as a whole 12:10 RC-B10-0066/2025 - Proposition de résolution (ensemble du texte)Adopted10. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0063/2025Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded11. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0066/2025Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded12. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0067/2025Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded13. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0073/2025Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded14. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0082/2025Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded15. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0085/2025Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded16. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0086/2025Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded - 22 January 2025 Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 22 January 2025 📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0063/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0066/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0067/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0073/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0082/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0085/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0086/2025 - 22 January 2025 4 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.