Iran

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1. Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in Iran

   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.

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   21 May 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 23 ballots · voted 13:26 · B-10-2026-0259 · 2026/2733

   Adopted 516–14–39 · by an overwhelming majority
2. Systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran

   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.

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   12 Feb 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 15 ballots · voted 12:13 · B-10-2026-0117 · 2026/2612

   Adopted 524–3–41 · by an overwhelming majority
3. Brutal repression against protesters in Iran

   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.

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   22 Jan 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 26 ballots · voted 12:12 · B-10-2026-0095 · 2026/2565

   Adopted 562–9–57 · by an overwhelming majority
4. Escalating repression of the Baha’is in Iran

   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 · motion for a resolution · 12 ballots · voted 12:04 · B-10-2025-0528 · 2025/2987

   Adopted 549–7–31 · by an overwhelming majority
5. Case of Ahmadreza Djalali in Iran

   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.

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   19 Jun 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 13 ballots · voted 13:01 · B-10-2025-0286 · 2025/2753

   Adopted 486–8–29 · by an overwhelming majority
6. Execution spree in Iran and the confirmation of the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani

   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.

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   3 Apr 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 11 ballots · voted 13:21 · B-10-2025-0220 · 2025/2628

   Adopted no count published
7. Systematic repression of human rights in Iran, notably the cases of Pakhshan Azizi and Wrisha Moradi, and the taking of EU citizens as hostages

   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.

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   23 Jan 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 16 ballots · voted 12:08 · B-10-2025-0067 · 2025/2511

   Adopted 556–6–42 · by an overwhelming majority
8. The increasing and systematic repression of women in Iran

   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 · motion for a resolution · 9 ballots · voted 12:13 · B-10-2024-0203 · 2024/2951

   Adopted 562–2–30 · by an overwhelming majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2026/2733 Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in Iran 21 May 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2026/2612 Systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran 12 Feb 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2026/2565 Brutal repression against protesters in Iran 22 Jan 2026 · 1 vote
4. 2025/2987 Escalating repression of the Baha’is in Iran 27 Nov 2025 · 1 vote
5. 2025/2753 Case of Ahmadreza Djalali in Iran 19 Jun 2025 · 1 vote
6. 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
7. 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
8. 2024/2951 The increasing and systematic repression of women in Iran 28 Nov 2024 · 1 vote

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How each group's majority voted on the 7 most recent final roll calls about Iran. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

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