Iran has suspended its head of cultural and Islamic guidance after an unconfirmed sex tape showed him having sex with a man.

Reza Tsagati has been suspended from his job while authorities investigate the matter, the BBC reported on Sunday. The newspaper said Tsagati had previously founded a center to advocate for the wearing of the hijab.

According to the BBC, Iran’s Culture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili said there had been no “negative” press coverage of Tsaghati before the video leaked. (Related article: Muslim MP reveals why he joins Catholics in standing up to anti-Christian drug groups)

Mr Tsagati’s office said on July 22 that it was investigating “alleged missteps” that had been “requested for careful consideration by judicial authorities.” according to Israeli outlet, Haaretz.

As in the United States, right-wing ideologues said, “Videos posted online show Reza Tsagati, head of cultural and Islamic guidance in Gilan province, having sex with another man. will be done.” https://t.co/GTvasrJ5zT

— Nicholas A. Christakis (@NAChristakis) July 29, 2023

The Iranian government imposes severe penalties on homosexuality, which is illegal in the country. In February 2022, two gay men were reportedly arrested. executed on suspicion of sodomy. the two women declared He will face the death penalty in 2022 for “trafficking” identified LGBT people out of the country. The United Nations issued a statement condemning the ruling.

“We strongly condemn the death sentences of Sedigui Hamadani and Chobdar and call on the authorities to halt their executions and revoke their sentences as soon as possible,” UN experts said at the time. “Authorities must ensure the health and welfare of both women and release them from custody promptly.”