The House on Wednesday passed a resolution to condemn Iran’s human rights violations.
"The Iranian government’s widespread—and well-documented—violations of the basic human rights of its citizens is nothing short of horrific," said House Speaker John Boehner (R., Ohio), following passage of the resolution. "Iranian women are subject to despicable attacks condoned, and even supported by, its rulers. Executions are on the rise under President Rouhani, most recently claiming the life of a woman who killed her assailant in the course of a sexual assault. And religious minorities and political activists continue be subject to abuse and detention to, despite civil liberty protections enshrined in numerous international treaties and covenants."
The resolution follows a United Nations vote to condemn Iran’s human rights violations.
Iran rejected the U.N. vote, calling the organization "biased" and politically motivated.