Iran's human rights record is dire. There's no sugar-coating that. Most people who follow the news will have heard about the terrible punishments that Iran has imposed for people even suspected of being gay! So, why on earth are we even daring to publish such an article promoting gay travel to Iran in the first place? Let's make one thing clear, our intention is not to promote gay travel to Iran. Iran is not a gay travel destination and it won't be for the foreseeable future! However, for adventurous LGBTQ travellers who are already set on the idea of visiting Iran, they should be aware of the law and follow the tips we set out in this guide so they can experience a safe trip in Iran. In this article, we explore these arguments in detail as well as giving comprehensive guidance and safety tips based on Michael's first-hand experience to fellow LGBTQ travellers who also want to visit Iran. Gay dating apps such as Grindr or Scruff are blocked in Iran. Homosexuality is very illegal in Iran and can even lead to execution.
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My partner and I were recently rejected for visas to visit Iran. We have been in more than 50 countries and this is the first time we have been rejected for a visa. No reason was given but I strongly suspect that our visa applications were rejected because we truthfully stated on our application forms that we are married to each other 2 men. Some of you might say that we should have said we were single. I do not want to visit a country where I have to lie on my visa application. Well I suppose that was the case.
The Shah ran out of time
In Iran, homosexuality is a crime, punishable with death for men and lashings for women. But Iran is also the only Muslim country in the Persian Gulf region that gives trans citizens the right to have their gender identity recognized by the law. In fact, the Islamic Republic of Iran not only allows sex reassignment, but also subsidizes it. Before the Islamic revolution in Iran there was no official government policy on transgender people. Things changed largely due to the efforts of Maryam Khatoon Molkara. Molkara was fired from her job, forcibly injected with male hormones and put in a psychiatric institution during the revolution.
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