United Nations Human Rights Council resolution on Iran (January 2026)
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on 23 January 2026 condemned the killing of thousands of people in Iran during a resolution that was adopted with 25 votes in favour, 7 against, and 13 abstentions. Following the adoption, the mandate of the United Nations fact-finding mission on Iran was extended for two years, and the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran was extended for one year.