Iran sentences two gay rights activists to death Iran’s regime has executed between 4,000 and 6,000 gays and lesbians since the nation’s Islamic revolution in 1979. By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL – Published: SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 13:24 The Islamic Republic of Iran imposed the death penalty on two LGBTQ activists for allegedly promoting homosexuality, human rights organization Hengaw reported on Sunday. […]