I bet Ayatollah Khomeini is wildly spinning in his grave! Another case of argentum non olet (money does not stink)?
"Despite Iran’s widespread discriminatory policies against LGBTQ+ people, the country is billing itself as a global destination for gender-affirming surgery—with medical tourism agencies offering low-cost operations and luxury stays in an advertising push that aims to generate ~$7 billion annually. ...
Background: Iran is one of the few places in the Muslim world that permits gender-affirming care, with religious leaders legalizing transition surgeries ~40 years ago as a legitimate medical need. ..."
"... For 40 years Iran has performed more gender transition surgeries than many other nations, largely a result of pressuring gay and gender-nonconforming citizens to undergo unwanted operations or risk the death penalty.
Now, faced with an economy crippled by war and sanctions, the Islamic republic is promoting its expertise to a global audience, hoping to attract transgender foreigners with the promise of inexpensive surgeries packaged with luxury hotel stays and sightseeing tours. ..."
Ruhollah Khomeini, did he not look much more feminine in earlier years? Just kidding!
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