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| Region | Iran |
| Issue | Serving openly in military |
| Status | Illegal |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Iran classifies gay men and transgender women as having mental disorders. On those grounds, they are exempt from the otherwise mandatory military service required of male citizens. |
| Sources | https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/iran/ |
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edited by Unknownmiles. Fixing description.
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| Description | Being LGBT in Iran is considered a mental illness and an exemption from military service. | Iran classifies gay men and transgender women as having mental disorders. On those grounds, they are exempt from the otherwise mandatory military service required of male citizens. |
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| Sources | https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/iran/ - Section 6.7 paragraph 6 | https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/iran/ |
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edited by jadeywadey. bad entry fixed
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| Description | Homosexuality is illegal in Iran, therefore homosexuals serving openly would also be illegal. | Being LGBT in Iran is considered a mental illness and an exemption from military service. |
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| Sources | Equaldex. | https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/iran/ - Section 6.7 paragraph 6 |
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created by TommmyThorpe
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| Status | Illegal |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Homosexuality is illegal in Iran, therefore homosexuals serving openly would also be illegal. |
| Sources | Equaldex. |