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Systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran

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 12 February 2026. This is its final position on the matter.

  1. ✓ Tabled for plenary
  2. ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 12 February 2026
  3. ✓ 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

Adopted by Parliament · latest Adopted text TA10-0046/2026 12 February 2026 ✦ The European Parliament resolution condemns the Iranian regime's systemic oppression, arbitrary detentions, torture, and killings, and expresses solidarity with the Iranian people.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B10-0110/2026 11 February 2026 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0110/2026 9 February 2026 ✦ The resolution condemns the Iranian regime's crackdown on protesters since late December 2025, including arbitrary detentions, torture, and executions. It demands release of detainees, access for observers, an international investigation, and EU support for digital access.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0119/2026 9 February 2026 ✦ The resolution condemns Iran's systematic repression, including lethal force, arbitrary arrests, torture, and inhumane detention conditions, and demands the release of all arbitrarily detained individuals.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0122/2026 9 February 2026 ✦ The resolution strongly condemns the Iranian regime's systemic use of arbitrary detention, torture, extrajudicial killings, and the death penalty as tools of repression.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0128/2026 9 February 2026 ✦ This resolution condemns the severe repression of peaceful protests in Iran, including lethal force, and calls for an end to impunity for human rights violations.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0133/2026 9 February 2026 ✦ This resolution condemns the Iranian regime's brutal repression of protesters, including mass killings and arbitrary detentions, and calls for the release of all political prisoners and detained European dual nationals.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0117/2026 9 February 2026 ✦ This resolution addresses systemic oppression, inhumane conditions, and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran, calling for action.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0130/2026 9 February 2026 ✦ This resolution condemns the Iranian regime's systemic oppression, including killings, arbitrary detentions, torture, and inhumane prison conditions. It calls for an end to violence, release of detainees, abolition of the death penalty, and accountability.

Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament: Adds condemnation of Iran's transnational repression and its election to a UN body, and expands support for Iranians seeking freedom. Broadens solidarity to explicitly support Iranians seeking freedom and an end to Islamist coercion. 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

  1. Plenary stage
  2. Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majority
    For 524 Against 3 Abstained 41

    Final vote — text as a whole at 12:16 · 92% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

    How the vote unfolded · 15 ballots

    adopted rejected lapsed square = amendment circle = part of the text decisive vote Solid = roll call (click for every MEP’s vote); faded = no individual positions

    Show all 15 ballots in voting order
    1. Amendment 6 to paragraph 1 12:13 RC-B10-0110/2026 – § 1 – Am 6
    Adopted
    2. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 7
    — no individual positions recorded
    Adopted
    3. Amendment 2 to paragraph 10 12:15 RC-B10-0110/2026 – § 10 – Am 2
    Rejected
    4. Amendment 4 to paragraph 10 12:15 RC-B10-0110/2026 – § 10 – Am 4
    Rejected
    5. Amendment 3, adding text after paragraph 10 12:16 RC-B10-0110/2026 – After § 10 – Am 3
    Rejected
    6. Amendment 1, adding text after recital D 12:16 RC-B10-0110/2026 – After recital D – Am 1
    Adopted
    7. Amendment 5, adding text after recital F 12:16 RC-B10-0110/2026 – After recital F – Am 5
    Rejected
    8. Final vote — text as a whole 12:16 RC-B10-0110/2026 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
    Adopted
    9. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0110/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    10. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0117/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    11. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0119/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    12. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0122/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    13. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0128/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    14. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0130/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    15. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0133/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
  3. 11 February 2026 6 amendments tabled for the plenary vote

    Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.