Iran's president makes rare trip to Africa, criticizes Western nations
Fox News
President Ebrahim Raisi, the leader of Iran, made a rare trip to Africa on July 12, 2023. During his trip, he criticized Western nations' support for homosexuality.
"I believe that this issue, and these strong attacks by the West against the establishment of families and against the culture of the nations, is another area of cooperation for Iran and Uganda," Raisi said after a private meeting with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni.
"The Western countries try to identify homosexuality as an index of civilization, while this is one of the dirtiest things which have been done in human history," Raisi said.
The African visit is the first by an Iranian leader in more than a decade as the country, which is under heavy U.S. economic sanctions, seeks more partnerships around the world. Raisi is also visiting Zimbabwe.