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3. Iran

Reply to Passenger (Original post)

Fri Feb 4, 2022, 12:27 PM

Feb 2022

Having served in Muslim countries similar to Iran, I can say that this is a hypocritical act of gargantuan proportions. Adult men in these societies often seek out teenage boys for sex, but since for some reason they are not seen as “gay”, it’s seen as being ok.

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Iran purportedly executes 2 gay men over sodomy charges (CBS) [View all] Passenger Feb 2022 OP

Such horrific places! Excellent question: "I wonder how much the adultery law is enforced?" n/t RKP5637 Feb 2022 #1

for the woman -- or the man? JT45242 Feb 2022 #2

Iran rso Feb 2022 #3