Iran Lures Transgender Foreigners for Surgery but Forces Operations on Locals
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Iran has gained notoriety for its gender transition surgeries, but the reality is troubling. While the country seeks to attract transgender patients from abroad to boost its economy, it has been criticized for coercing local LGBTQ individuals into undergoing these procedures. This situation highlights the dire circumstances faced by trans people in Iran, as expressed by Saman Arastu, a transgender Iranian man. The juxtap of attracting foreign patients while forcing operations on locals raises serious ethical concerns and underscores the need for better support and rights for the LGBTQ community.
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