Introduction: Italian Senate Holds Special Hearing on Iran’s Human Rights Crisis

On July 31, 2025, the Human Rights Committee of the Italian Senate held a special hearing featuring Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). Chaired by Senator Stefania Pucciarelli, the session brought together prominent Italian lawmakers to discuss Iran’s escalating human rights violations, particularly the surge in executions and repression. The hearing emphasized international solidarity with the Iranian people’s struggle for freedom and democracy.

Maryam Rajavi Highlights Iran’s Human Rights Crisis and Calls for International Accountability

Mrs. Maryam Rajavi delivered a powerful testimony detailing the brutal repression by Iran’s regime, which has intensified its violence to maintain control. She honoredBehrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, two members of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) recently executed after enduring years of torture. Highlighting the scale of the crisis, Mrs. Rajavi revealed that approximately 1,500 executions have occurred since Masoud Pezeshkian assumed Iran’s presidency—a clear sign of the regime’s desperation.

Attended the Italian Senate Human Rights Committee hearing and presented a report on the clerical regime’s widespread and severe human rights violations in Iran.
The hearing was officially broadcast live on the Senate’s website.
The Committee Chair emphasized after the hearing:… pic.twitter.com/UhQPpTCCe6

— Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) August 4, 2025

She emphasized the regime’s reliance on both internal oppression and external aggression, linking its human rights abuses to its promotion of terrorism and nuclear ambitions. Calling on European governments, she urged, “Relations with this regime must be conditional on an immediate halt to executions.” Mrs. Rajavi also demanded accountability for those responsible for decades of atrocities, including the 1988 massacre of political prisoners. She named Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as the foremost figure who must face justice and called on Italy to lead international efforts against the death penalty and regime crimes.

Repression is the regime’s principal tool for survival. Executions, torture, the systemic oppression of women and their deprivation of even the most basic rights, the double persecution of ethnic and religious minorities, and the denial of fundamental freedoms—including freedom… pic.twitter.com/Z9TQYDg4us

— Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) August 5, 2025

Senator Stefania Pucciarelli Reaffirms Italy’s Commitment to Iranian Human Rights

Senator Stefania Pucciarelli opened the hearing by reaffirming the committee’s commitment to human rights in Iran and expressing solidarity with the Iranian people, especially women suffering under the regime. She promised active engagement through the committee to advance human rights protections.

Senator Gisella Naturale Pledges Support for Iranian Resistance and Global Action Against Dictatorships

Senator Gisella Naturale of the 5 Star Movement echoed this support, praising Mrs. Rajavi’s testimony for making the regime’s brutality vividly clear. She pledged to amplify the voice of the Iranian Resistance and backed the call for a global initiative against all dictatorships, including Iran’s.

Senator Giulio Terzi Highlights the Iranian Resistance’s Role in Global Freedom and Urges Stronger International Support

Senator Giulio Terzi, former Italian Foreign Minister, offered a strategic perspective, recognizing the Iranian Resistance as central to the global fight for freedom. He lauded the NCRI’s democratic vision and growing support. Comparing the current regime’s instability to the 1988 massacre period, he noted today’s regime is far weaker and losing influence. Senator Terzi credited the Resistance for exposing Iran’s secret nuclear program over the past two decades, benefiting the free world.

Concluding with optimism, Senator Terzi called for strong political resolve from Europe and democratic nations to support a free Iran, stressing that such efforts serve the global community’s interests.

In Commissione #DirittiUmani, incontro con @Maryam_Rajavi @iran_policy Diretta → https://t.co/JxT8biQCYr pic.twitter.com/7o6Eh8KJrX

— Senato Repubblica (@SenatoStampa) July 31, 2025