Motion for a resolution · voted 13:05–13:06
Non-binding texts in which Parliament states its position on a topic. They carry political weight but do not create law.
Parliament adopted the text as its official position.
Final vote — text as a whole at 13:06 · 94% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Backed by The Left, Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE, ECR, PfE and ESN.
Parliament adopted a resolution on the human rights situation in Iran, focusing on the cases of Taraneh Rahimi and Leila Abolhasani, who were sentenced to death in connection with anti-government protests in Isfahan. By adopting the text, Parliament made it its official position, expressing solidarity with the people of Iran and condemning the repression of protesters, dissidents, women, journalists, political prisoners and religious and ethnic minorities. Parliament calls on Iran to halt all executions, abolish death sentences against protesters and political prisoners, and release all political prisoners, including Taraneh Rahimi, Romina Rahimi and Leila Abolhasani. It also calls for targeted sanctions against Iranian officials and entities responsible for repression and executions, and urges member states to combat Iran's transnational repression in Europe.
Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 4 amendments (4 rejected) and 2 parts of the text voted on separately (2 adopted). 7 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.
Roll calls requested by The Left, Renew · split votes by ECR.
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
Part of the sitting of Thursday, 8 October 2026. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2026-0461 in procedure 2026/2912.