Warning from a Group of European Parliament Members Regarding Human Rights Situation in Iran

In a statement issued by over 220 members of the European Parliament, concerns have been raised about the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran and the role of Iran in the Middle East crisis. At the same time, Tehran has been urged to allow surprise inspections of all its military and civilian sites. The statement calls on Iran to take 'necessary actions' in various areas. European representatives have demanded that Iran halt executions, release political prisoners, and respect the rights and freedoms of its citizens. They also referenced reports from Amnesty International regarding 'war crimes' committed by Shiite militias in Iraq, which the statement claims are 'connected to Iran.' On October 14, Amnesty International stated that it has evidence showing that Iraqi Shiite militia groups have committed 'war crimes' against civilian citizens during their battles with the so-called 'Islamic State.' These representatives also expressed their support for Maryam Rajavi, the leader of the 'National Council of Resistance of Iran,' for what the statement called 'democratic change in Iran.' The European representatives added that Tehran is part of the crisis in the Middle East and 'is in no way part of the solution.' Iran supports the central government and Shiite militias fighting the group known as 'Islamic State' in Iraq, providing them with weapons and advice. Meanwhile, Houthi militias in Yemen and Bashar al-Assad's government in Syria also receive support from Tehran. The issues of Syria and Yemen, along with Iran's support for Assad and the Houthis, are also mentioned in this statement. The EU representatives, who addressed their statement to Federica Mogherini, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, on June 1, stated that Iran has the highest number of executions in the world considering its population percentage, according to published statistical reports. The signatories of the statement expressed their 'concern over the horrific human rights record in Iran.' They also called for Tehran to adhere to UN Security Council resolutions regarding its nuclear program, respond to questions from the International Atomic Energy Agency, and allow surprise inspections of all declared and undeclared military and civilian sites. Iranian representatives and six world powers in the 5+1 group are conducting negotiations aimed at drafting a final document for a nuclear agreement, which is intended to provide a practical and comprehensive method for proving the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program while also facilitating the lifting of international sanctions against Tehran. This group of European Parliament members also referred to the Liberty Camp in Iraq, where members of the 'People's Mujahedin Organization' reside, and called for the protection of these individuals. The European representatives requested that this camp be recognized as a refugee camp. Currently, Liberty Camp is home to members of the 'People's Mujahedin Organization.' This location has been targeted in attacks, which the US has directly accused Iran of being involved in. Previously, the Iranian ambassador in Baghdad stated regarding a mortar attack on this camp that 'the Islamic Republic will not support any action that harms Iraq's security.' At the same time, the Iranian embassy denied condemning the attack on Liberty Camp. In this context, seven years have passed since the imprisonment of the leaders of the Baha'i community in Iran. The confirmation of prison sentences for 18 Christian converts in the last two months. Six Nobel Peace Prize winners have called for the release of Narges Mohammadi. The Human Rights Defenders Center has expressed concern over the condition of sick prisoners. Khamenei stated that other series similar to human rights issues await Iran. The changing battlefield of 'proxy wars'; the war against the people in the streets of Iran. The first paragraph; the responsibility of opponents and the possibility of radicalization of Iranian society. The death of the last Mossad representative in Tehran amid the Iran crisis.