Gay execution in iran

Trump says he was told Mojtaba Khamenei may be gay, spotlighting Iran’s brutal anti-gay persecution

Same-sex relations are criminalized and can carry the death penalty in Iran, where the Islamic regime has long been accused of systematic persecution of Iran's LGBTQ+ community.

A man walks next to a poster with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, March 22, 2026
Iranian Americans march across Lafayette Park during a candlelight vigil outside the White House, January 16, 2026

US begins deportation of Iranian nationals in first since protests broke out, CNN reports

 Supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran gather to protest against executions, in Berlin, Germany, November 14, 2024

Iran responsible for majority of executions as 2024 marks deadliest year since 2015

 A view of the entrance of Evin prison in Tehran, Iran October 17, 2022.

UN says Iran executed over 900 people in 2024, including dozens of women


Iran charges famous Kurdish singer with being gay, faces execution

"Well known Iranian Kurdish singer, Mohsen Lorestani was charged with ‘corruption on earth’ by a court in Tehran for posting ‘immoral’ content on social media."

Mohsen Lorestani

A Star is born

“I have known I am genderqueer for almost two years,” Star told me. “I remember discovering the term ‘genderqueer’ and thinking, ‘Hey! That’s me.’”

Star Cohen

Iran publicly hangs man on homosexuality charges

Iranian media reported that the 31-year-old kidnapped two 15-year-olds.

People stage a mock hanging as they protest outside German Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin February 4, 2013, where Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi's was due to deliver a speech.

German politician files criminal complaint against Iranian Ayatollah for mass murder

"Germany should not be a sanctuary for such people."

People stage a protest against the execution by Iran of up to 20 Kurds

Iran executes gay teenager in violation of international law

“Iran has proved that its sickening enthusiasm for putting juveniles to death, in contravention of international law, knows no bounds."

A demonstration against Iran's violation of gay rights during the Christopher Street Day (CSD) gay pride parade in Berlin [File]

Gay cabin crew petitions against Air France flights to Iran

The appeal charges that it is "inconceivable" that gay cabin staff would be ordered to travel to the country where homosexuality is outlawed and punishable by execution.

Air France plane.

Persecuted Russian transsexual and gay friend flee to Syria to join ISIS

Dubbed by Moscow media as the "battle trannies," the two appear to be unaware that ISIS combatants regularly execute individuals accused of homosexuality.

ISIS fighters dress as women in attempt to escape fighting‏

Living underground

What do you do when your sexual preference could result in death, violence or imprisonment?

Ukrainian activists take part in an Equality March organized by the LGBT community, as Interior Ministry members stand guard.

Iran rejects UN criticism of upsurge in executions

UN human rights official claimed that majority of those executed were charged with non-lethal, "drug-related" offenses.

Iranian flag

Actor faces homophobia on Israeli Channel 10's morning show

The Jerusalem Post