Donald Trump has said that while the US 'supports' gay people, Iran 'throw gays off the buildings'. Speaking in a YouTube interview with influencer and boxer Jake Paul, Trump claimed that Iran “throws gays off buildings” while discussing the conflict involving Iran, Israel and US forces. The remark echoes a line often used in conservative political rhetoric that highlights the persecution of LGBTQ+ people in some countries to defend foreign policy positions. Human rights groups note that same-sex relationships are criminalised in Iran and can carry severe penalties, including imprisonment or death. Earlier this year, US authorities attempted to deport a gay Iranian couple who had fled the country after being detained by morality police for alleged same-sex conduct. Advocates say the case underscores the dangers LGBTQ+ asylum seekers face if returned to countries where homosexuality is criminalised, arguing that queer people should not be used as a political talking point while the...