A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (Democratic-OR)December 3, 2025

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8485-8486)

Condemns Iran's persecution of Baha'i people and urges U.S. to push for their freedom.

This resolution would condemn Iran's persecution of the Baha'i religious minority and its human rights violations. It would also call on Iran to release religious prisoners and end unfair policies. The resolution urges the U.S. President and Secretary of State to use existing laws to place financial penalties (sanctions) on Iranian officials responsible for these abuses.

What Would Change

Today, U.S. law allows the President to impose sanctions on Iranian human rights abusers, and Congress has previously condemned Iran's actions. If this resolution passes, the Senate would issue a new, formal condemnation and specifically urge the President and Secretary of State to take immediate diplomatic action and use existing sanction powers against those responsible for abuses against the Baha'i community and other religious minorities.

Key Provisions

Condemns the Government of Iran's persecution of the Baha'i minority and its violations of international human rights.
Calls on the Government of Iran to immediately release all Baha'is and other prisoners held solely for their religion.
Calls on the Government of Iran to end its hate propaganda against Baha'is.
Calls on the Government of Iran to reverse policies that deny Baha'is and other religious minorities equal opportunities for education, work, and religious freedom.
Urges the U.S. President and Secretary of State to condemn Iran's human rights violations and demand the release of religious prisoners.
Urges the U.S. President and Secretary of State to use existing laws to impose sanctions on Iranian officials responsible for human rights abuses.

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A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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