Oklahoma Senator Lankford Advocates Action and Leads Bipartisan Senate Resolution Condemning Iran’s Violent Crackdown on Protesters 1

Oklahoma Senator Lankford Advocates Action and Leads Bipartisan Senate Resolution Condemning Iran’s Violent Crackdown on Protesters

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK) is leading a bipartisan push in the U.S. Senate to formally condemn the Government of Iran for what lawmakers describe as a sweeping and violent crackdown on peaceful protesters across the country. This effort is part of the broader initiative, where Oklahoma Senator Lankford Advocates Action and Leads Bipartisan Senate Resolution Condemning Iran’s Violent Crackdown on Protesters.

The resolution, introduced alongside Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), denounces Iran’s suppression of free assembly and highlights what senators say is a long-standing pattern of censorship, intimidation, mass arrests, and deadly force used against civilians.

This resolution reflects the commitment of U.S. lawmakers to human rights, with a particular emphasis on the actions of Oklahoma Senator Lankford Advocates Action and Leads Bipartisan Senate Resolution Condemning Iran’s Violent Crackdown on Protesters.

Senate Condemns Iran’s Suppression of Peaceful Protest

Oklahoma Senator Lankford Advocates Action and Leads Bipartisan Senate Resolution Condemning Iran’s Violent Crackdown on Protesters

According to the resolution, protests erupted in late December 2025 amid worsening economic conditions in Iran, including soaring inflation and the dramatic decline of the Iranian rial. Demonstrations reportedly spread to all 31 provinces and more than 100 cities, marking one of the most widespread protest movements in recent years.

In a statement accompanying the resolution, Lankford said the Iranian regime has “a long record of threatening Americans and our allies while denying its own people the most basic freedoms.”

The measure strongly condemns:

The killing of protesters and bystanders
Mass arrests and detentions
Internet blackouts and censorship
Restrictions on religious freedom
Torture, forced disappearances, and gender-based violence

The resolution also affirms the right of the Iranian people to peacefully assemble and determine their own future through free and fair elections.

Bipartisan Support in the U.S. Senate

The measure drew broad bipartisan support, with senators from both parties joining as co-sponsors, underscoring unified concern over reported human rights abuses in Iran.

The resolution additionally recognizes U.S. efforts to support information access for Iranian citizens through tools designed to bypass censorship and internet restrictions.

Reported Casualties and Arrests

The resolution cites reports that thousands of people have been killed since protests began, including children and non-demonstrators, with tens of thousands arrested. It also references widespread internet shutdowns and the use of live ammunition against demonstrators.

Because casualty figures vary across different international reporting sources, lawmakers referenced data as outlined within the text of the resolution itself.

Historical Pattern of Crackdowns

The Senate resolution points to previous protest movements in 1999, 2009, 2017, 2019, and 2022, during which Iranian security forces were accused of violently suppressing dissent.

Lawmakers say the current unrest reflects deep public frustration over economic hardship, political repression, and limits on free expression.

What the Resolution Calls For

If adopted, the Senate would:

Strongly condemn Iran’s killing of protesters and civilians
Denounce the suppression of basic human rights
Commend the courage of Iranian demonstrators
Call for free and fair elections
Support efforts to hold human rights violators accountable

While Senate resolutions do not carry the force of law, they signal official U.S. policy positions and can influence diplomatic pressure and sanctions policy.

Why This Matters for Oklahoma

As Oklahoma’s senior U.S. senator, Lankford’s leadership on foreign policy issues places the state directly into international human rights discussions.

For Oklahomans, the resolution reflects broader debates about U.S. foreign policy, human rights advocacy, national security, and America’s role in supporting democratic movements abroad.

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