Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority in Iran and the continued violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

This resolution strongly condemns the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority, highlighting a long history of human rights violations and continued breaches of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Congress has repeatedly deplored Iran's religious persecution since 1982, noting that Iranian authorities have killed over 200 Baha'i leaders and dismissed thousands from government and university jobs since 1979. The resolution specifically recalls the 42nd anniversary of the execution of ten Baha'i women in 2025, who were killed for refusing to abandon their faith after months of imprisonment and abuse. International bodies and human rights organizations have consistently documented Iran's systematic discrimination. The United Nations General Assembly, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, and Human Rights Watch have all criticized Iran for escalating discrimination, violence, and economic restrictions against Baha'is, including denial of education and confiscation of property. Reports emphasize the particular targeting of Baha'i women , who face intersectional persecution as both women and religious minorities, with a significant majority of recently summoned Baha'is being women. The resolution calls on the Government of Iran to immediately release all Baha'is and other prisoners held solely for their religion, end its state-sponsored campaign of hate propaganda, and reverse policies denying equal opportunities in higher education, livelihood, due process, and free exercise of religious practices. Furthermore, it urges the U.S. President and Secretary of State to immediately condemn Iran's human rights violations and utilize existing authorities, such as those under the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, to impose sanctions on Iranian officials directly responsible for abuses against the Baha'i community.