resolution motion, 31 March 2025
On the execution spree in Iran and confirmation of the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani
Motion B-10-2025-0226 · (2025/2628(RSP))
on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Mariusz Kamiński, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Michał Dworczyk, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Ondřej Krutílek, Veronika Vrecionová, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Alexandr Vondra, Aurelijus Veryga, Assita Kanko
AI:In short
The resolution condemns the execution spree in Iran and the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, urging Iranian authorities to revoke them and release detainees. It calls on Iran to halt executions violating international law and on the Council to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organisation and extend sanctions.
Key points
- Expresses deep concern over politically motivated charges against Ehsani and Hassani and urges Iran to revoke their death sentences and investigate torture and unfair trial allegations.
- Strongly condemns systematic repression of ethnic and religious minorities, women, and dissidents, and calls for immediate release of those detained for religion or human rights defence.
- Reiterates calls on Iran to halt all executions that disregard international law requirements.
- Calls on the Council to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organisation and extend EU sanctions to all responsible for human rights violations.
Who is affected
- Iranian authorities, including the judiciary and security forces, are urged to revoke death sentences and release detainees.
- The Council of the EU is called on to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and extend sanctions.
Figures and deadlines
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B100226/2025
Motion for a European Parliament resolution on the execution spree in Iran and confirmation of the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani
(2025/2628(RSP))
The European Parliament,
having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran,
having regard to Rule 150 (5) of its Rules of Procedure,
Whereas the human rights situation in Iran is worsening as women, children, and ethnic and religious minorities, such as Christians, Kurds, and Baluch, face systemic oppression, including poverty, forced labour, child marriage, and lack of education; whereas the total number of executions in Iran surpassed 900 in 2024 and whereas the number of executions in 2025 reportedly exceeds 250 so far;
whereas Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani were arrested in 2022 and transferred to Evin Prison, where they reportedly endured physical and psychological torture; whereas Ehsani and Hassani were charged with rebellion and corruption offenses, which are widely regarded as being politically motivated charges;
whereas on 16 September 2024, Ehsani and Hassani were sentenced to death; whereas Iran’s Supreme Court upheld their death sentences on 7 January 2025 and rejected their appeal on 24 February 2025;
Whereas dozens of other Iranians are facing death penalty;
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Is deeply concerned by the politically motivated charges against Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani; urges the Iranian authorities to immediately revoke the death sentence against them and all others on death row, to investigate allegations of torture and denial of fair trial rights;
Strongly condemns the increasing and systematic repression of ethnic and religious minorities, women and dissidents in Iran through laws and regulations that severely restrict their freedoms and rights; calls for the immediate and unconditional release of individuals detained on account of their religion or belief, or in relation to the defence of human rights;
Reiterates its calls on Iran to halt all executions that are in disregard to international law requirements;
Reiterates its call on the Council to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organisation and to extend EU sanctions to all those responsible for human rights violations
Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Parliament and Government of Iran.