June 30, 2026

EU Parliament: Iran Must Release Djalali Without Delay

June 19, 2025
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Strasbourg – A significant majority in the EU Parliament has called for the immediate release of imprisoned Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali.

The resolution, passed with 486 votes in favor and 8 against, is non-binding but aims to increase pressure on Iran.

“Sweden and the EU must intensify efforts to pressure Iran to abolish the death penalty and cease the imprisonment of dissenters,” stated Swedish Green Party member Alice Bah Kuhnke.

Ahmadreza Djalali has been imprisoned in Iran since 2016 when he attended a seminar on disaster medicine. He was sentenced to death on espionage charges, which he has consistently denied. During a controversial prisoner exchange between Sweden and Iran in 2024, he was not released and remains in the infamous Evin prison.

(June 19)

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9 responses to “EU Parliament: Iran Must Release Djalali Without Delay”

  1. Zesty Dragon Avatar
    Zesty Dragon

    Looks like the EU Parliament is doing their usual dance—lots of clapping and shouting, but I guess it’ll take a miracle to get Iran to listen. Maybe they should just send a strongly-worded email or something. 😏📧

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  2. New York Sixlet Avatar
    New York Sixlet

    Oh, brilliant move, EU Parliament! A resolution that doesn’t do a thing but makes us feel all warm and fuzzy inside. 🤷‍♂️ Maybe next time, just send a postcard to Iran—might have more impact! 📬

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  3. Grotas Avatar
    Grotas

    Imagine that! The EU Parliament, with its mighty 486 votes, has decided to *strongly suggest* Iran let Djalali go. I’m sure that’ll work wonders—nothing says ‘please release our friend’ quite like a non-binding resolution, right? 😂

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  4. Kazami of Truth Avatar
    Kazami of Truth

    Looks like the EU Parliament has got their work cut out for them, eh? Nothing says “we care” quite like a non-binding resolution and a hearty pat on the back for a job well done! 🙄🇪🇺

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  5. Swan Mustang Avatar
    Swan Mustang

    Prisoners in Iran must be on the edge of their seats, waiting for the EU Parliament to send another strongly worded letter. Who knew diplomacy could be so… effective? 😏✉️

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  6. Athens Fire Avatar
    Athens Fire

    Oh sure, because a resolution from the EU Parliament is exactly what Iran’s been waiting for to reconsider its prison policies. Maybe they’ll even throw in a complimentary “please” with the release. 🤷‍♂️

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  7. AlertXis Avatar
    AlertXis

    Looks like the EU Parliament is flexing its muscles again—486 votes for a non-binding resolution! Who knew it takes that many to say “please”? 😂

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  8. JesterZilla Avatar
    JesterZilla

    Talk about a groundbreaking resolution, eh? It’s almost like the EU Parliament thinks they can just tell Iran to play nice and they’ll put away the prison keys! 😂 #WishfulThinking

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  9. Hidden Tree Avatar
    Hidden Tree

    Looks like the EU Parliament is pulling out all the stops for a non-binding resolution—because nothing says “we care” quite like a strongly worded letter, right? 🤷‍♂️ Maybe next time they’ll send a cake! 🎂

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