On April 2, 2025, the Flemish Parliament of Belgium passed a resolution strongly denouncing the planned execution of two Iranian political prisoners, Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani. The resolution urges European Union leaders, including European Council President Kaja Kallas, to send a clear and forceful message to the Iranian authorities demanding a halt to the executions.
Belgium's Flemish Parliament adopts resolution denouncing planned execution of political prisoners Behrouz Ehsani & Mehdi Hassani in Iran. Text by @vlaparl urges 🇪🇺's @kajakallas to send a strong message to the regime to #StopExecutionsInIran#SaveMehdiHassani #SaveBehrouzEhsani https://t.co/xHmcmhGHuY pic.twitter.com/qx3OgqYWIB
— M. Hanif Jazayeri (@HanifJazayeri) April 23, 2025
The resolution, adopted during a plenary session, highlights serious concerns over the grossly unfair trials and credible allegations of torture faced by Ehsani and Hassani. Both men are currently on death row in Ghezel Hesar prison, following convictions widely condemned by human rights organizations.
According to the official statement from the Flemish Parliament, the lawmakers called for diplomatic pressure and coordinated EU-level intervention to prevent what they describe as a “grave miscarriage of justice.” The original text of the resolution is available via the Flemish Parliament’s official website.
In parallel, European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, reiterated the EU’s stance during a European Parliament debate, stating that “Iran must halt the imminent execution of Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani.” Her remarks echoed growing concerns within EU institutions over Iran’s intensifying use of capital punishment against political prisoners.
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The European Union calls on Iran to halt the imminent execution of political prisoners Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani – European Commissioner @hadjalahbib#StopExecutionsInIran
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— M. Hanif Jazayeri (@HanifJazayeri) April 3, 2025
Human rights advocates and campaigners across Europe have rallied behind hashtags such as #StopExecutionsInIran, #SaveMehdiHassani, and #SaveBehrouzEhsani, urging the global community to act swiftly.
The latest resolution adds to the mounting international pressure on Iranian authorities to uphold human rights and judicial transparency. As the threat of execution looms, urgent diplomatic efforts are being demanded to save the lives of Ehsani and Hassani.
