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Same-sex relations are criminalized under Iran's Islamic Penal Code (articles 233-239), with penalties ranging from lashes to the death penalty. There is no legal recognition of same-sex unions. Several foreign affairs ministries maintain active travel advisories for Iran. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.

Population 92,4M Capital Teherán Language Persian Currency Iranian Rial (IRR)

Legal framework · Iran

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LGBT identity
Criminalized · max penalty execution
Islamic Penal Code (2013), articles 233-239 · penalties include imprisonment, lashes and execution depending on the act
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Partnership recognition
Not recognized
No same-sex marriage or civil union

Official sources
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Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.

U.S. State Department

Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, and arbitrary detention of U.S. citizens.

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UK FCDO

Advises against all travel to Iran. British and British-Iranian dual nationals at significant risk of arrest, questioning or detention.

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MAEC España

Advises against travel to Iran under any circumstances · regional conflict context · airspace currently closed.

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