Roberta METSOLA, EP President opens the plenary session in Brussels on 9 of November 2022. Opening remarks on European Parliament's commitment in support of Iranian people. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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respect for human rights in the world (T)

METSOLA, Roberta (EPP, MT, EP President)

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Resumption of session and order of business: opening remarks by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in support of Iranian people

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, EP President, I'd like to once again raise the issue of the situation in Iran. The situation Iran here in Iran has deteriorated even further. The people on the streets of Iran need our support. They deserve our support. Women, students, intellectuals and so many others risk their lives in Tehran and other cities in their fight for basic human rights.

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, EP President, The Iranian regime shows no mercy towards the protesters, and now calls have begun for imprisoned women to be sentenced to death. This is why I have urged the High Representative in a letter sent yesterday to take a firm stance against these despicable actions.

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, EP President, This House has made it very clear we need an international investigation to keep the oppressive regime accountable for its ongoing human rights violations. It is now time to impose further targeted sanctions. There can be no business as usual with the Iranian regime.