BodyDear Honourable Robert BIEDROŃ,
I am reaching out regarding the urgent case of Abolfazl Karimi, who is currently at risk of execution in Iran.
Abolfazl Karimi, 35, a motorcycle courier and cook living in Tehran and father of one child, was arrested on January 6th, 2026 while helping two injured women during the Tehran protests. He was injured with a shotgun and tortured and forced to sign a confession. He was sentenced to death in the online court of Branch 15 of the Revolutionary Court, presided over by Salavati. He has been transferred from Greater Tehran Prison to Qezl-e-Hesar and is in urgent need of treatment.
The European Parliament has recently taken decisive positions in response to ongoing repression in Iran, including its January 2026 resolution, measures addressing the role of the IRGC, and steps to limit engagement with representatives of the Iranian authorities. These actions underscore Parliament’s recognition that systematic human rights violations require sustained and structured political response.
In that spirit, I would like to propose a focused, case-based approach:
– Consider formally sponsoring Abolfazl Karimi under a political detainee advocacy framework, ensuring regular follow-up and visibility at parliamentary level.
– Encourage coordination among Members to adopt additional death penalty cases collectively, creating a structured sponsorship network.
– Support the organisation of hearings or briefings where Iranian civil society representatives and legal experts can provide updates on imminent execution cases.
– Explore cross-party statements or emergency debates specifically addressing prisoners currently sentenced to death.
Political sponsorship and continued institutional visibility can serve as protective mechanisms. When individual cases are consistently monitored by elected officials, the cost of proceeding with executions increases at the international level.
Further verified reporting on this case is available here:
https://www.iranintl.com/202602169619
https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2026/02/iran-children-among-30-people-at-risk-of-the-death-penalty-amid-expedited-grossly-unfair-trials-connected-to-uprising
Given the urgency and irreversible consequences involved, proactive parliamentary engagement at this stage could be critical.
Sincerely,
A concerned citizen
