Social networks in Iran have been flooded with compromising footage featuring several known ultra-conservative officials engaging in homosexual activities. While homosexuality is punishable by death in Iran, the Iranian regime has attempted to deny the videos and cover up the scandals. We spoke to a former religious authority who says authorities are trying to “save face” by refuting the wave of videos.

  • GreenMario@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Point 1: absolutely agree, however

    There has been too many verified accounts of loud homophobes engaging in homosexual behavior to just brush off as a coincidence.

    We should be able to talk about that without getting into dangerous territory. How? Not sure.