Spanish Parliament Condemns Human Rights Atrocities In Iran, Backs Resistance – OpEd

In a significant display of international solidarity with the Iranian people and their organized resistance, the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Spanish Congress of Deputies has unanimously adopted a resolution spotlighting “44 years of resistance against the Iranian regime.” The resolution serves as a powerful condemnation of the dire human rights situation under the ruling religious fascism and a strong endorsement of the struggle for a democratic Iran.

The cross-party resolution, described as a “special and valuable document,” directly addresses the brutal realities faced by the Iranian people under a regime notorious for being the “world record holder in executions.” It underscores the systematic oppression, the violent crackdown on dissent, and the fundamental violation of women’s rights as clear breaches of basic principles of international law by the clerical dictatorship.

NCRI’s pivotal role in exposing regime’s crimes

The Spanish parliamentary resolution explicitly acknowledges the crucial efforts of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), stating that it “has played a key role in exposing human rights violations.” This recognition comes as the NCRI continues to document and publicize the regime’s atrocities.

The resolution cites an NCRI report indicating that a shocking 1,000 people were executed in Iran in 2024. This figure is described as “unprecedented” and marks a “significant increase” compared to 2023, highlighting the escalating brutality of the regime. Further evidencing the regime’s ruthless judicial system, the resolution notes that on February 23, 2025, the regime’s Supreme Court rejected a request for a case review for Mehdi Hassani and Behrouz Ehsani, two political prisoners who have been subjected to torture since their arrest and are condemned to death.

International alarm over “crimes against humanity”

The concerns raised by the Spanish lawmakers are echoed by international bodies. The resolution points to a report by the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Iranian regime, which “stipulates that many of the serious human rights violations in Iran constitute crimes against humanity.” This grave assessment underscores the severity and systematic nature of the abuses perpetrated by the Tehran regime.

During the session where the resolution was adopted, Marta González Vázquez, Vice President of the Spanish Parliament, emphasized the long-standing suffering and resilience of Iranian women. “Our goal with this initiative is to highlight the situation that Iranian women have endured for 44 years; this situation began when the mullahs deprived them of their civil and social rights, but they could not take away their dignity. With this dignity, they have taken the lead in protests against an autocratic dictatorship,” she stated.

Call for decisive international action and support for democratic change

The Spanish resolution asserts that “in the face of this situation, democratic countries must increase their political and diplomatic pressure on the Iranian regime, demand an end to the repression, and support democratic movements advocating for freedom and equality.”

This call aligns with the aspirations of the Iranian people and their organized resistance. The resolution highlights that the NCRI, as an opposition coalition, organized “one of the largest demonstrations in Paris on February 8, 2025, demanding regime change and the establishment of a democratic republic in Iran.”

Adding to the strong stance, Carlos Flores Juberías, spokesperson for the Foreign Affairs Committee, stressed the need for tougher measures, stating, “It is time to say that the IRGC is a terrorist organization and should be recognized as such by the European Union and sanctioned.” This sentiment reflects a growing international understanding that robust policies are required to address the threat posed by the Iranian regime and to support the Iranian people’s quest for a free and democratic future.