What is banned in Iran?

What is banned in Iran? Homosexual behaviour, adultery and sex outside of marriage are illegal under Iranian law and can carry the death penalty. See our information and advice page for the LGBT community before you travel. Women’s magazines and DVDs or videos depicting sexual relations are forbidden. There are occasional clampdowns.

Homosexual behaviour, adultery and sex outside of marriage are illegal under Iranian law and can carry the death penalty. See our information and advice page for the LGBT community before you travel. Women’s magazines and DVDs or videos depicting sexual relations are forbidden. There are occasional clampdowns.