"In Iran, where being gay can carry the death penalty and the idea of marriage equality is an abomination, gender transition-related medical care has long been a booming business serving locals and foreigners alike. Part of the Islamic Republic's expertise in the field comes from 40 years of forcing gay people to choose between transitioning and death. But now, in a desperate search for currency in the cash-strapped country, the government is luring patients from around the world with steep discounts"
"Iran's theocratic government has set a goal of generating more than $7 billion from medical tourism annually, according to Iranian state news media, a seven-fold increase over a year ago. In addition to nose jobs and hair transplants, glossy brochures and a social media campaign are offering vaginoplasties, mastectomies, and penis constructions for a song. "We handle everything from start to finish, providing the best medical services to ensure a stress-free experience,""
Gender transition-related medical care in Iran serves both locals and foreigners and has roots in decades of state pressure that pushed some gay people toward medical transition under threat of death. The government is actively promoting low-cost surgeries and luxury medical-tourism packages to attract foreign patients amid economic sanctions and currency shortages. National targets aim to generate over $7 billion annually from medical tourism. Services marketed include vaginoplasties, mastectomies, penile constructions, cosmetic procedures, and bundled logistics such as hotels, hospitals, and transportation. Advertised prices are significantly lower than comparable procedures in the U.S. and Thailand.
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