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Prostitution in Iran is a controversial subject. Although it is declared illegal; Iran's prostitution is viewed by Majority of Muslims 85% (Sunni) and some others as a regulated form in the veil of Nikah mut'ah aka Sigheh (temporary marriage agreement for sex only). Nikah mut'ah is a practice and teaching of Iran's dominant religion Shia Islam while conversely strongly forbidden in Sunni Islam. If not by Nikah mut'ah then prostitution is illegal and may incur various punishments ranging from fines and jail terms to execution for repeat offenders. Prostitution and drugs have increased over the past decade. The Iranian government has considered regulating prostitution in order to combat this act.^[1]. In 2007, the United States State Department placed Iran as a "Tier 2" in its annual Trafficking in Persons reports, stating that "it does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so".^[2]

References

See also

• Nikah mut'ah Temporary marriage in Shia Islam
• Transsexuality in Iran
• LGBT rights in Iran

External links

• Prostitution in Iran Documentary
• Iran 'brothel' plan rejected
• Drugs and prostitution 'soar' in Iran
• Jihadis and whores
• Prostitute Scandal Rattles Tehran Government
• The silent screams of women and girls