This resolution expresses support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear Republic of Iran, while condemning the human rights violations and state-sponsored terrorism by the Iranian government. It references the suppression of protests by the Iranian regime, including the violent response to the 2017 and 2019 protests, and the 2022 protests following the death of Mahsa Amini. The resolution acknowledges the decades-long resistance against the Iranian dictatorship, led by women and other groups who have faced torture and execution. It also notes the international response, including a UN Human Rights Council investigation and the U.S. Department of State's report on Iran's human rights abuses.
The resolution further condemns the Iranian regime's terror activities, including plots in Europe and attacks against American soldiers. It calls on the U.S. government and its allies to hold Iran accountable for abusing diplomatic privileges and to work towards shutting down Iranian diplomatic missions involved in malign activities. The resolution stands in solidarity with the Iranian people defending their rights and condemns the regime's brutal actions against protesters. It also recognizes the Iranian people's struggle for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear state, advocating for their right to free elections and peaceful foreign policy. The resolution was adopted by the Alabama Legislature, with both houses concurring.