The United States Senate passed a resolution "condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights." The resolution also calls on Iran to "immediately release" seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders, 12 imprisioned Baha'i educators, and "all other prisoners held solely on account of their religion." The legislation urges sanctions on the Iranian government and "individuals directly responsible for serious human rights abuses against the Baha'i community of Iran."