A resolution condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its ongoing human rights abuses, including its use of politically motivated espionage claims to justify arbitrary detention and executions.

This Senate resolution condemns the Government of Iran for human rights violations, including using espionage and national security charges to imprison and execute political opponents, protesters, and dissidents. It calls on Iran to stop executions based on politically motivated charges and demands that detainees receive due process, legal counsel, fair trials, and protection from torture. It urges the release of people imprisoned for peacefully expressing their views, practicing religion, or assembling. It also encourages the President, the Secretary of State, and U.S. allies to keep holding Iranian officials accountable through targeted sanctions, international investigations, and other lawful measures.

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Sponsors

• Marsha Blackburn Republican sponsor
• 3 cosponsors