Roberta METSOLA, EP President gives her opening statement on the situation in Iran ahead of the Plenary Session in Strasbourg. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

statement

Strasbourg

plenary session

EU - Iran (T)

METSOLA, Roberta (EPP, MT, EP President)

president's agenda

Resumption of session and order of business: introductory statements by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, on the situation in Iran

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Thank you. So first of all, Dear colleagues, since we last met, we have been confronted by yet more Members of this House being sanctioned by the Iranian regime. I know that those concerns are where this as a badge of honour and that our determination to make our voices heard in support of women, life and freedom in Iran will only grow stronger.

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, EP President, And this message is clear that no threats, no sanctions and no attempt at intimidation will ever silence this Parliament. Last weekend. We also saw the execution of a Swedish or Iranian national in Iran. As the situation becomes more difficult. All hostages, including Professor Ahmad Reza Djalali , must be immediately and unconditionally released. This Parliament stands with the people of Iran.