resolution motion, 9 February 2026
On systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran
Motion B-10-2026-0110 · (2026/2312(RSP))
on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Hanna Gedin
AI:In short
The resolution condemns the Iranian regime's crackdown on protesters since late December 2025, including arbitrary detentions, torture, and executions. It demands release of detainees, access for observers, an international investigation, and EU support for digital access.
Key points
- Condemns the brutal crackdown on protesters since late December 2025, which appears to be the deadliest of the 21st century.
- Calls on Iranian authorities to cease lethal force against peaceful protesters and stands with the Iranian people's struggle for political self-determination.
- Demands release of all political detainees and those detained for peacefully exercising human rights, including the right to peaceful assembly.
- Condemns arbitrary detention, torture, inhumane prison conditions, and disproportionate sentences; demands disclosure of forcibly disappeared persons and access to lawyers and families.
- Calls for unhindered access for lawyers, international observers, and humanitarian organizations like the Red Cross to all detainees.
- Firmly condemns the rise in executions and urges a moratorium on the death penalty as a step towards abolition.
- Urges an independent international investigation, including cooperation with the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran, to document violations and enable accountability.
- Calls on the EU and member states to increase technical and financial support for secure digital access.
- Reminds of the importance of free and fair electoral procedures in line with international standards and the will of the Iranian people.
Who is affected
- Iranian authorities: must cease lethal force, release detainees, allow access, and cooperate with investigations.
- Detained individuals in Iran: would be released and granted access to lawyers and families.
- EU and member states: called to increase support for secure digital access.
Figures and deadlines
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B100110/2026
European Parliament resolution on Systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran
(2026/2312(RSP))
The European Parliament,
– having regard to its previous resolution on Iran,
– having regard to Rules 150(5) of its Rules of Procedure,
Whereas since nationwide protests began in late December 2025, a brutal crackdown is unfolding;
Whereas, according to many corroborating sources, the repression appears to be deadliest of the 21st century;
Whereas thousands of people arbitrarily detained are at serious risk of torture and other ill-treatment, including sexual violence; whereas many are being denied fair trials and could face long prison sentences or the death penalty; Whereas many are reportedly detained in military barracks or unregistered locations whereas detention without official registration greatly increases the risk of torture and other ill-treatment;
Whereas arrested individuals include citizens, journalists, medical workers, lawyers, and even minors;
Whereas Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was recently sentenced to six years in a new sham trial; whereas she was arrested on 12 December alongside other activists after speaking at a ceremony honouring a lawyer found dead; whereas she launched a hunger strike to protest her prolonged illegal detention, deplorable conditions, and denial of contact with her family and lawyers;
Whereas in 2025, Iran carried out its highest number of executions in decades;
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Whereas the regime pursues its shameless use of hostage diplomacy;
Expresses once more its heartfelt condolences to the families of all victims;
Calls on Iranian authorities to cease the use of lethal force against peaceful protesters;
Stands with the Iranian people in their legitimate struggle for their right to decide their political future ;
Demands to release all political detainees and all those detained for peacefully exercising their human rights, including the right to peaceful assembly;
Condemns unequivocally the use of arbitrary detention, torture, inhumane prison conditions and disproportionate sentences ;
Calls on the Irani authorities to promptly disclose the fate and whereabouts of all individuals who have been forcibly disappeared and grant them access to their lawyers and families;
Calls for lawyers, international observers and humanitarian organizations like the Red Cross, to be granted unhindered access to all those detained ;
Firmly condemns the sharp rise in the use of the death penalty; reiterates its strong opposition to the use of the death penalty ; urges to introduce a moratorium as a first step towards the abolition of capital punishment;
Urges independent international investigation and monitoring, including through full cooperation with the United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran and other relevant United Nations mechanisms, to document violations, collect evidence and enable accountability ;
Calls on the EU and its Member States to scale up technical and financial support for secure digital access ;
Reminds the importance of free and fair electoral procedures in line with international standards and respectful of the will of the Iranian people;.
Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the EU institutions, Member States, and the Irani authorities.