New Delhi: Iran summoned on tuesday AustraliaIran’s ambassador expressed dissatisfaction with the Australian Embassy’s social media post, which the Iranian government deemed “violated norms”
Reaction one day after official release Instagram The head of the Australian embassy shared multiple photos of diplomats wearing purple and enjoying cupcakes to mark Wear Purple Day, an annual event that originated in Australia to celebrate LGBTQIA+ youth.
“Today and every day, we are committed to creating a supportive environment where everyone, especially LGBTQIA+ young people, can be proud to be who they are,” the caption read.
Iran criticizes Instagram post for promoting gay. However, Australian Ambassador to Iran Ian McConville clarified that the post was not intended to offend Iranian values and did not mention Iran. McConville, who was appointed in April, is a senior diplomat who has served in South Korea, Nigeria and the United Nations.
an iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Officials condemned the embassy’s post as insulting, contrary to Iranian and Islamic traditions, and claimed it violated international law, Iran’s Meir news agency reported.
The post can still be viewed on the embassy’s Instagram page.
Australian Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt expressed concern about Iran’s reaction and reiterated Australia’s support for LGBTQIA+ rights. He said it was too early to determine whether Australia would formally respond.
foreign minister Huang Yingxian It also defended Australia’s commitments human rightsand claims that the country advocates these principles domestically and internationally.
Homosexual activity is illegal in Iran and is punishable by death.
In 2022, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei denounced homosexuality as part of the “moral corruption” of the West.
Last month, Australia also summoned the Iranian ambassador over a controversial post on X that called for the violent expulsion of Israelis from Palestine, an act that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned as anti-Semitic ism and inappropriate.
Reaction one day after official release Instagram The head of the Australian embassy shared multiple photos of diplomats wearing purple and enjoying cupcakes to mark Wear Purple Day, an annual event that originated in Australia to celebrate LGBTQIA+ youth.
“Today and every day, we are committed to creating a supportive environment where everyone, especially LGBTQIA+ young people, can be proud to be who they are,” the caption read.
Iran criticizes Instagram post for promoting gay. However, Australian Ambassador to Iran Ian McConville clarified that the post was not intended to offend Iranian values and did not mention Iran. McConville, who was appointed in April, is a senior diplomat who has served in South Korea, Nigeria and the United Nations.
an iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Officials condemned the embassy’s post as insulting, contrary to Iranian and Islamic traditions, and claimed it violated international law, Iran’s Meir news agency reported.
The post can still be viewed on the embassy’s Instagram page.
Australian Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt expressed concern about Iran’s reaction and reiterated Australia’s support for LGBTQIA+ rights. He said it was too early to determine whether Australia would formally respond.
foreign minister Huang Yingxian It also defended Australia’s commitments human rightsand claims that the country advocates these principles domestically and internationally.
Homosexual activity is illegal in Iran and is punishable by death.
In 2022, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei denounced homosexuality as part of the “moral corruption” of the West.
Last month, Australia also summoned the Iranian ambassador over a controversial post on X that called for the violent expulsion of Israelis from Palestine, an act that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned as anti-Semitic ism and inappropriate.
