Human rights situation in Iran, notably the cases of Taraneh Rahimi and Leila Abolhasani
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 8 October 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- ✓ Tabled for plenary
- ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 8 October 2026
- ✓ 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: No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not. see the changes →
Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary: The recitals now describe Iran's suppression of its citizens, the January 2026 uprising and the death sentences imposed in Isfahan, replacing the detailed accounts of Taraneh Rahimi and Leila Abolhasani. The operative part now condemns the verdicts, calls for halting executions and releasing prisoners, raises concerns about women sentenced to death, and condemns persecution of minorities and transnational repression. It also urges expanded EU sanctions, action on gender apartheid, trial observation, universal jurisdiction investigations and support for the UN fact-finding mission. 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
- 8 October 2026 Plenary voteSitting of 8 October 2026 📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0440/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0452/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0455/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0461/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0462/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0463/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0464/2026📄 Adopted text TA10-0335/2026Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majorityFor 541 Against 11 Abstained 25
Final vote — text as a whole at 13:06 · 94% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Show all 14 ballots in voting order
RejectedRejected3. Separate vote on paragraph 8AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded4. Separate vote on paragraph 8AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedRejectedRejectedAdopted8. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0440/2026Not 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 recorded9. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0452/2026Not 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 recorded10. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0455/2026Not 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 B10-0461/2026Not 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 B10-0462/2026Not 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 B10-0463/2026Not 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 B10-0464/2026Not 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 - 7 October 2026 Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
- 7 October 2026 4 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.