On February 12, 2026, the European Parliament approved a strong resolution condemning the systematic repression perpetrated by Iranian authorities against protesters and civil society during the recent unrest in the country
European parliamentarians warned that the deaths recorded in these protests may constitute crimes against humanity.
According to the resolution, approved with 524 votes in favor, only three against, and 41 abstentions, the number of deaths in the wave of demonstrations in January may have reached approximately 35,000 people.
The text calls for independent UN bodies to document the alleged atrocities, preserving evidence for possible future legal proceedings.
It demands an immediate end to violence against civilians, including arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, and torture, and requests that the Iranian government cease the persecution of doctors and healthcare professionals treating those injured in the protests.
The Parliament reaffirmed its support for the Iranian people, recognizing them as the sole legitimate source of sovereignty in the country.
The resolution also urged the European Union to expand sanctions targeting those responsible for the repression, to create support mechanisms for the families of political prisoners, and to prevent what it termed Iran’s “hostage diplomacy.” The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), already classified as a terrorist organization by the EU, was identified as a central actor in this repression.
The resolution further demanded the immediate release of prisoners, particularly feminist activists such as Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, and condemned the continued oppression of women and minorities.
This position comes at a time of great tension in Iran, following the January uprising, considered by many to be the bloodiest episode in the country’s recent history, with reports indicating more than 36,000 deaths in just a few days.
On February 11, the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the government organized official demonstrations with fireworks, flags, and symbols of strength, including coffins representing American military commanders.
Meanwhile, in various neighborhoods, shouts against Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei echoed.
President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the protesters of sabotage and violence, but acknowledged popular discontent and stated that the government is willing to listen to the people, while maintaining absolute loyalty to the supreme leader and defending the “red lines” on issues such as the nuclear program, missiles, and support for armed groups in the region.
A teachers’ union reported the deaths of at least 200 students in the protests, releasing names and stories to combat the silence imposed by the government.
Cases such as teenagers shot in the head or chest shocked public opinion, with families reporting pressure not to speak about the losses.
The article also mentions Chinese support for digital censorship in Iran for years, with companies like Huawei and Hikvision helping to build an internet surveillance and blocking system similar to the Chinese model.
During the January protests, the government even shut down the internet nationwide for several days, hindering communication and access to essential services.
Finally, on the same day, February 11, authorities detained several reformists and moderate opponents, accusing them of collaborating with “enemy propaganda” and colluding with the United States and Israel.
The European resolution therefore represents a clear message of solidarity with the Iranian people and repudiation of the ongoing repression.
Published in 02/14/2026 04h40
Text adapted by AI (Grok) and translated via Google API in the English version. Images from public image libraries or credits in the caption.
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