This is a Senate resolution expressing strong disapproval of Iran's government for violently suppressing peaceful protests. In December 2025, Iranians began protesting due to severe economic hardship—inflation hit 42.2% and the currency collapsed to record lows. These protests spread to over 100 cities across Iran, becoming the largest demonstrations since 2022. Rather than allowing people to peacefully assemble, Iran's government responded with extreme violence: security forces shot and killed protesters, the regime shut down the internet nationwide to prevent communication, and officials threatened protesters with execution. As of February 2026, credible reports indicate thousands have been killed (possibly up to 30,000), over 41,000 have been arrested, and hospitals are overwhelmed with injured people. The resolution points out that Iran's Supreme Leader has a long history of brutally crushing dissent—from killing students in 1999 to killing over 500 protesters in 2022. The Senate resolution condemns these actions, praises the courage of Iranian protesters, and calls on Iran's government to allow free elections and hold human rights violators accountable. This is essentially Congress on record saying: Iran's violent crackdown on people exercising their basic right to protest is wrong.