Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in Iran
- Reference
- 2026/2733(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 21 May 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 21 May 2026 · Adopted
- Versions
- 9 versions
Where it stands
The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.
- Tabled for plenary (done)
- Plenary vote (done) Adopted 21 May 2026
- Parliament’s position (done) Final
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
People
Committees and members responsible for the dossier, as the procedure file names them. Groups as recorded there.
The procedure file names no committee or rapporteur for this dossier.
Decisions in plenary, 1
Every decision Parliament took on this dossier, newest first.
| Date | Decision | Kind | Effect | Final vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in Iran | Resolutions | Adopted | 516 for, 14 against, 39 abstained by roll call |
Every roll-call vote on the dossier, in date and voting order, with each group's line at the date of the vote.
Each group's clear line at the date of the vote: a position with at least two thirds of the group's votes (at least 10 members voting), otherwise Divided; “< 10 voted” when fewer took part. Result: outcome, for–against–abstained (method).
- 21 May 2026 Amendment 9, adding text after paragraph 1
Rejected 240–312–20
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- Divided
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- For
- 21 May 2026 Amendment 10, adding text after paragraph 2
Rejected 72–459–37
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
- 21 May 2026 Amendment 3 to paragraph 4
Rejected 178–379–12
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 21 May 2026 Amendment 4, adding text after paragraph 5
Rejected 201–347–19
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 21 May 2026 Amendment 5, adding text after paragraph 5
Rejected 195–355–15
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 21 May 2026 Amendment 6 to paragraph 7
Rejected 180–383–5
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 21 May 2026 Paragraph 11 — part 1
Adopted 502–41–28
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Abst.
- 21 May 2026 Paragraph 11 — part 2
Adopted 435–113–23
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
- 21 May 2026 Amendment 7 to paragraph 12
Rejected 165–386–18
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 21 May 2026 Amendment 8 to paragraph 12
Rejected 106–386–77
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- Divided
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Abst.
- 21 May 2026 Amendment 1, adding text after recital D
Rejected 184–368–14
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 21 May 2026 Amendment 2, adding text after recital D
Rejected 185–371–13
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 21 May 2026 Final vote — text as a whole
Adopted 516–14–39
- The Left
- Abst.
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Divided
Versions, 9
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament21 May 2026
Adopted text TA10-0185/2026 TA-10-2026-0185
Tabled for plenary20 May 2026
Joint motion RC-B10-0260/2026 RC-10-2026-0260
Tabled for plenary18 May 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0262/2026 B-10-2026-0262
Tabled for plenary18 May 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0263/2026 B-10-2026-0263
Tabled for plenary18 May 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0260/2026 B-10-2026-0260
Tabled for plenary18 May 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0265/2026 B-10-2026-0265
Tabled for plenary18 May 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0259/2026 B-10-2026-0259
Tabled for plenary18 May 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0261/2026 B-10-2026-0261
Tabled for plenary18 May 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0266/2026 B-10-2026-0266
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0185/2026: 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.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0262/2026: 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.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0263/2026: 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.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0260/2026: 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.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0265/2026: 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.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0259/2026: 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.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0261/2026: 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.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0266/2026: 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.
What changed, 2
Between consecutive versions, newest pair first. The overviews are written by AI from the two texts; the comparison shows every change.
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament Joint motion RC-B10-0260/2026 → Adopted text TA10-0185/2026
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
The new version adds a substantive paragraph condemning specific arrests of Baha'i individuals and demanding their release.
Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0262/2026 → Joint motion RC-B10-0260/2026
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
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.
Timeline, 3
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Plenary stage 3 steps · 20 May 2026–21 May 2026
21 May 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 21 May 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0259/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0260/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0261/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0262/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0263/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0265/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0266/2026Adopted text TA10-0185/2026
20 May 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 20 May 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0259/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0260/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0261/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0262/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0263/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0265/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0266/2026
20 May 2026
10 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Connections
Texts, decisions, people and other dossiers related to this one.
Texts voted on
- Text MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in Iran Motion for a resolution B10-0259/2026 21 May 2026
Dossiers sharing a running issue
- Dossier Systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran 2026/2612(RSP) · Resolution on a topical subject 12 Feb 2026 Adopted
- Dossier Brutal repression against protesters in Iran 2026/2565(RSP) · Resolution on a topical subject 22 Jan 2026 Adopted
- Dossier Escalating repression of the Baha'is in Iran 2025/2987(RSP) · Resolution on a topical subject 27 Nov 2025 Adopted
- Dossier Case of Ahmadreza Jalali in Iran 2025/2753(RSP) · Resolution on a topical subject 19 Jun 2025 Adopted
- Dossier Execution spree in Iran and the confirmation of the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani 2025/2628(RSP) · Resolution on a topical subject 3 Apr 2025 Adopted
Sources & citation
Where the facts on this page come from, and how to cite it.
- Official source
- Data source
- Licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Retrieved
- 5 October 2026
Cite as
European Parliament (2026). “Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in Iran”. Dossier, 21 May 2026. procId 2026-2733, reference 2026/2733(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2733 (retrieved 5 October 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026%2F2733(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2026-2733 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2026-2733,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in Iran}},
year = {2026},
date = {2026-05-21},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2733}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2733},
urldate = {2026-10-05},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2026-2733, reference 2026/2733(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026\%2F2733(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}