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Matt Tardio@angertab · Jun 20, 2025

20 actual laws in Iran 🧵 1. Apostasy (Leaving Islam) Punishable by death, especially for men who publicly renounce…

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A thread documenting 20 laws in Iran covering religious restrictions, gender-based controls, sexual conduct, and political dissent, with severe punishments including death, imprisonment, and corporal punishment. These laws remain in effect as of 2025 and affect freedom of religion, expression, movement, and basic rights.

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    20 actual laws in Iran 🧵 1. Apostasy (Leaving Islam) Punishable by death, especially for men who publicly renounce Islam. Women can face life in prison. These laws are real. This isn’t history — it’s Iran in 2025. Share this thread to expose the truth.

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    2. Homosexuality Gay men can be executed; lesbians face 100 lashes. Even suspicion can result in arrest or forced confessions.

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    3. Blasphemy Insulting the Prophet or sacred Islamic figures = death. Includes online posts, art, or speech.

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    4. Adultery (Sex outside marriage) Married offenders can be stoned to death. Unmarried: 100 lashes. Applies to men and women.

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    5. “Corruption on Earth” A vague charge used against dissenters, protesters, or activists. Often results in the death penalty.

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    6. Alcohol Consumption Muslims caught drinking: 80 lashes per offense. 4-time offenders risk execution.

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    7. Female Hijab Law - Mandatory for all women. Punishment: Prison (up to 10 years), flogging, fines, surveillance.

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    8. Criticism of the Supreme Leader Even memes can lead to arrest. Public dissent = 1–10 years in prison.

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    9. Same-sex relationships (non-penetrative) Still criminal. Punishable by lashes, prison, or worse.

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    10. Public Affection (Unmarried couples) Holding hands or kissing in public = up to 74 lashes.

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    11. Women Need Husband’s Permission to Travel Even for passports or leaving the country.

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    12. Child Marriage Legal age: Girls 13 (or younger with father & court approval). Often used to avoid zina laws.

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    13. Compulsory Military Service (Men only) No service = banned from travel, jobs, and university.

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    14. Cybercrime & Online Dissent Criticizing Islam or the regime online = prison, asset seizure, surveillance.

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    15. Western Music & Clothing Ban "Immoral" music, films, and fashion = fines, confiscation, or arrest.

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    16. Women Banned from Stadiums Still largely prohibited from attending men’s sports. Defying it = arrest.

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    17. Public Singing or Dancing (Women) Illegal to sing solo or dance in public. Punishable by fines or jail.

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    18. Gender Segregation Schools, buses, and workplaces often separated by law. Violations = fines or expulsion.

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    19. Dog Ownership Ban Dogs are "unclean." Walking one in public? Could cost you jail time or seizure of your pet.

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    20. Baha’i Persecution Baha’is can't hold government jobs, attend university, or practice freely. Arrests for “propaganda.”