this post was submitted on 15 Aug 2023
666 points (98.1% liked)

World News

32317 readers
876 users here now

News from around the world!

Rules:

founded 5 years ago
MODERATORS
 

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.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] gabe@literature.cafe 28 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Isn't this literally pretty much the plot to the second book of the handmaids tale or am I losing it. Would make sense, hypocrisy is a big thing amongst the far right I guess

[–] hypnotoad@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] gabe@literature.cafe 8 points 1 year ago

I just googled that dudes name and that story is wild

[–] explodicle@local106.com 2 points 1 year ago

That story has stuck with me ever since because I actually do have a wide stance, but don't want to lead anyone on and cause disappointment.