The topic of trans individuals in Iran has garnered significant attention in recent decades, primarily due to the context of the Islamic Republic, where gender affirmation surgery (GAS), or ʿamalī-ye tasdīq-i jinsīyat in Persian, has been legally permitted since 1982 under a fatwa . Despite this, there is limited literature on trans people and marriage in Iran. This article explores marriage and divorce among Iranian trans individuals, examining their experiences within the societal institution of marriage as a significant cultural milestone. The study utilizes qualitative semi-structured interviews conducted between 2016 and 2018 with fourteen Iranian trans individuals in both Iran and Denizli, Turkey. Additionally, online interviews were conducted in 2024 with Iranian trans individuals who are currently in relationships or who have been divorced.
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