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

Decided in plenary

What changed

• Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament

  AIAI summary:The new version adds a substantive paragraph condemning specific arrests of Baha'i individuals and demanding their release.

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• Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary

  AIAI summary:The resolution now includes new figures on deaths and executions, and adds a recital on minorities and activists. It strengthens demands for sanctions on IRGC assets and family members, and adds a call for a tribunal. New paragraphs condemn the internet blackout and call for secure access, and add a paragraph on considering vulnerability. The other changes are formal or wording: updated mission name and rephrased calls.

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The text, version by version

Newest first.

1. Adopted by Parliament· 21 May 2026

   Adopted text TA10-0185/2026

   AIAI summary:The European Parliament resolution condemns Iran's repression and executions of protesters, dissidents, and minorities, and demands an immediate halt to executions and abolition of the death penalty.

   What changed since Joint motion RC-B10-0260/2026 →

2. Tabled for plenary· 20 May 2026

   Joint motion RC-B10-0260/2026

   What changed since Motion for a resolution B10-0262/2026 →

3. Tabled for plenary· 18 May 2026

   Motion for a resolution B10-0262/2026

   AIAI summary:This resolution condemns repression and executions in Iran, demands the release of political prisoners and abolition of the death penalty, and calls for sanctions, closure of diplomatic missions, support for internet freedom, and international accountability.

4. Tabled for plenary· 18 May 2026

   Motion for a resolution B10-0263/2026

   AIAI summary:This resolution condemns Iran's mass killing of protesters in January 2026 and the subsequent execution of political prisoners, demanding an immediate halt to all executions and a moratorium.

5. Tabled for plenary· 18 May 2026

   Motion for a resolution B10-0260/2026

   AIAI summary:This resolution condemns Iran's repression of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities, including executions, torture, mass arrests and internet shutdowns. It urges Iran to halt executions, release detainees, and allow international access to detention facilities. It also calls for EU sanctions, visa support, and aid to civil society.

6. Tabled for plenary· 18 May 2026

   Motion for a resolution B10-0265/2026

   AIAI summary:This resolution condemns Iran's repression of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities, and calls for an end to violence, executions and arbitrary detention.

7. Tabled for plenary· 18 May 2026

   Motion for a resolution B10-0259/2026

   AIAI summary:This resolution expresses solidarity with the people of Iran and condemns repression, executions, and foreign air strikes. It calls for releasing detainees, ending the death penalty, and ensuring independent monitoring and humanitarian access.

8. Tabled for plenary· 18 May 2026

   Motion for a resolution B10-0261/2026

   AIAI summary:This resolution condemns the Islamic Republic of Iran's systematic repression of protesters, dissidents, women, journalists, political prisoners, and religious and ethnic minorities, and the sharp increase in executions.

9. Tabled for plenary· 18 May 2026

   Motion for a resolution B10-0266/2026

   AIAI summary:This resolution condemns Iran's use of the regional conflict to accelerate executions and repression, demands an immediate halt to executions and release of detainees, and calls for EU sanctions on judiciary officials and an invitation to Reza Pahlavi.

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