Theme · Country situation
Iran
The political and human rights situation in Iran, including protests, executions and repression.
9 subjects in 9 sittings · 9 adopted, 0 rejected · Nov 2024 – Oct 2026
Resolutions 9
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- Human rights situation in Iran, notably the cases of Taraneh Rahimi and Leila Abolhasani
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. 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.
8 Oct 2026 · Resolutions · joint motion · 14 ballots · voted 13:05 · RC-10-2026-0452 · 2026/2912
- Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in Iran
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted a resolution on repression and executions of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in Iran. It condemns the rise in executions and the use of the death penalty, urging a moratorium as a step towards abolition. It also condemns US and Israeli air strikes on Iran, including a school bombing that killed at least 165 children. Parliament calls for releasing political detainees, independent monitoring, and targeted sanctions instead of general economic ones.
21 May 2026 · Resolutions · joint motion · 23 ballots · voted 13:26 · RC-10-2026-0260 · 2026/2733
- Systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted a resolution on systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran. The text becomes Parliament's official position, expressing its stance on the situation in Iran.
12 Feb 2026 · Resolutions · joint motion · 15 ballots · voted 12:13 · RC-10-2026-0110 · 2026/2612
- Brutal repression against protesters in Iran
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Iran's brutal crackdown on anti-regime protests, which it says have killed thousands and led to over 10 000 arrests. MEPs demand the immediate release of all protesters detained for peaceful expression and urge the UN Human Rights Council to set up an investigative mechanism. They also call on member states to hold Iranian officials accountable under international law and on the EU to expand restrictive measures.
22 Jan 2026 · Resolutions · joint motion · 26 ballots · voted 12:12 · RC-10-2026-0071 · 2026/2565
- Escalating repression of the Baha’is in Iran
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Iran's escalating repression of religious and ethnic minorities, including the Baha'is. The text demands that Iran overturn convictions of specific Baha'is, halt property seizures, and repeal the "Baha'i Question" memorandum. It also urges the EU and member states to raise these issues with Iran and support UN monitoring mechanisms.
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27 Nov 2025 · Resolutions · joint motion · 12 ballots · voted 12:04 · RC-10-2025-0528 · 2025/2987
- Case of Ahmadreza Djalali in Iran
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted a resolution on the case of Ahmadreza Djalali, a Swedish-Iranian researcher detained in Iran since 2016 and sentenced to death on espionage charges. The text calls on Iran to release him immediately and unconditionally, and demands that his rights, including medical care and family access, be protected. It also urges the Council to expand EU sanctions against those responsible for human rights violations in Iran.
19 Jun 2025 · Resolutions · joint motion · 13 ballots · voted 13:01 · RC-10-2025-0284 · 2025/2753
- Execution spree in Iran and the confirmation of the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the surge in executions in Iran and the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani. It calls on Iran to revoke the death sentences, annul convictions, release political prisoners, and review cases under international human rights law. Parliament also urges Iran to halt executions, grant access to families and lawyers, and support UN human rights mechanisms. It calls on the EU and member states to sanction perpetrators, investigate officials, and assist Iranian civil society and refugees.
3 Apr 2025 · Resolutions · joint motion · 11 ballots · voted 13:21 · RC-10-2025-0220 · 2025/2628
Adopted no count published - Systematic repression of human rights in Iran, notably the cases of Pakhshan Azizi and Wrisha Moradi, and the taking of EU citizens as hostages
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the systematic repression of human rights in Iran, including against women and religious and ethnic minorities. It calls for the immediate release of Pakshan Azizi, Wrisha Moradi, EU nationals, and other unlawfully detained activists and prisoners of conscience. Parliament urges Iran to abolish the death penalty, end discriminatory laws and veiling requirements, and urges EU institutions not to finance campaigns promoting the hijab. It also reiterates its call on the Council to expand EU sanctions against those responsible for human rights violations in Iran.
23 Jan 2025 · Resolutions · joint motion · 16 ballots · voted 12:08 · RC-10-2025-0066 · 2025/2511
- The increasing and systematic repression of women in Iran
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the increasing and systematic repression of women in Iran through laws and restrictions on their freedoms and rights. It condemns the September 2024 law imposing new restrictions and punishments on those violating the compulsory dress code, and deplores the detention of Ahoo Daryaei. Parliament also condemns the persecution of the Baha'i community and calls for the release of Baha'i women, including Neda Emadi and Parastoo Hakim. It calls on the Council to expand EU sanctions, support Iranian women's protests, and designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation.
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28 Nov 2024 · Resolutions · joint motion · 9 ballots · voted 12:13 · RC-10-2024-0188 · 2024/2951
Dossiers involved · latest vote first
- 2026/2912 Human rights situation in Iran, notably the cases of Taraneh Rahimi and Leila Abolhasani 8 Oct 2026 · 1 vote
- 2026/2733 Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in Iran 21 May 2026 · 1 vote
- 2026/2612 Systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran 12 Feb 2026 · 1 vote
- 2026/2565 Brutal repression against protesters in Iran 22 Jan 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/2987 Escalating repression of the Baha’is in Iran 27 Nov 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/2753 Case of Ahmadreza Djalali in Iran 19 Jun 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/2628 Execution spree in Iran and the confirmation of the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani 3 Apr 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/2511 Systematic repression of human rights in Iran, notably the cases of Pakhshan Azizi and Wrisha Moradi, and the taking of EU citizens as hostages 23 Jan 2025 · 1 vote
- 2024/2951 The increasing and systematic repression of women in Iran 28 Nov 2024 · 1 vote
Who backs what
How each group's majority voted on the 8 most recent final A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. votes about Iran.
With the result = share of these votes where the group's position matched the outcome (For an adopted text, Against a rejected one). The other columns count the votes by the group's position; Split = no position had a majority among its members. Non-attached members have no group line.
| Group | With the result | For | Against | Abstained | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left · democratic socialism, communism. Founded 1995 (as GUE; “The Left” since 2021) | 88 % | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Centre-left · green politics, regionalism. Founded 1999 | 100 % | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Centre-left · social democracy. Founded 1953 (as Socialist Group; S&D since 2009) | 100 % | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Centre · liberalism, pro-Europeanism. Founded 2019 (successor of ALDE, 1976) | 100 % | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Centre-right · Christian democracy, conservatism. Founded 1953 (as Christian Democratic Group) | 100 % | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Right-wing · national conservatism, EU-critical. Founded 2009 | 100 % | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Far-right · national conservatism, right-wing populism. Founded July 2024 | 100 % | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Far-right · ultranationalism. Founded July 2024 | 50 % | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
The latest final votes, group by group
Each group's majority position: For, Against, Abstained, or Split. — = the group did not vote.
| Decision | Left · democratic socialism, communism. Founded 1995 (as GUE; “The Left” since 2021) | Centre-left · green politics, regionalism. Founded 1999 | Centre-left · social democracy. Founded 1953 (as Socialist Group; S&D since 2009) | Centre · liberalism, pro-Europeanism. Founded 2019 (successor of ALDE, 1976) | Centre-right · Christian democracy, conservatism. Founded 1953 (as Christian Democratic Group) | Right-wing · national conservatism, EU-critical. Founded 2009 | Far-right · national conservatism, right-wing populism. Founded July 2024 | Far-right · ultranationalism. Founded July 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human rights situation in Iran, notably the cases of Taraneh Rahimi and Leila Abolhasani 8 Oct 2026 · adopted | For | For | For | For | For | For | For | For |
| Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in Iran 21 May 2026 · adopted | Abstained | For | For | For | For | For | For | For |
| Systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran 12 Feb 2026 · adopted | For | For | For | For | For | For | For | Abstained |
| Brutal repression against protesters in Iran 22 Jan 2026 · adopted | For | For | For | For | For | For | For | Abstained |
| Escalating repression of the Baha’is in Iran 27 Nov 2025 · adopted | For | For | For | For | For | For | For | For |
| Case of Ahmadreza Djalali in Iran 19 Jun 2025 · adopted | For | For | For | For | For | For | For | For |
| Systematic repression of human rights in Iran, notably the cases of Pakhshan Azizi and Wrisha Moradi, and the taking of EU citizens as hostages 23 Jan 2025 · adopted | For | For | For | For | For | For | For | Abstained |
| The increasing and systematic repression of women in Iran 28 Nov 2024 · adopted | For | For | For | For | For | For | For | Abstained |
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